What are the side effects of Aromatase Inhibitor?

Users most often report nasty sides, dry joints, crashed estrogen, estrogen crash, lipid profile. Side effects came up 8 times across 26 reports.

Aromatase Inhibitor side effects

Q: Is Aromatase Inhibitor safe?

User reports can't establish safety. PubMed lists 125 meta-analyses and 492 randomized trials. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take other medication.

Across 26 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 8 times (about 31 per 100 reports). The most common: nasty sides, dry joints, crashed estrogen. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Aromatase Inhibitor is safe for you.

Reported side effects

nasty sides1

dry joints1

crashed estrogen1

estrogen crash1

lipid profile1

eye issues1

joint issues1

achy joints1

In their own words

“aromatase inhibitors (even at ultra low doses) crashed my estrogen”

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Is Aromatase Inhibitor safe? What the research covers

AResearch: Strong125 meta-analyses · 492 randomized trials on PubMed

J Clin Oncol · 2019

Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy for Women With Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer: ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Focused Update

Conclusion: Shared decision making between clinicians and patients is appropriate for decisions about extended adjuvant endocrine treatment, including discussions about the absolute benefits in the reduction of breast cancer recurrence, the prevention of second breast cancers, and the impact of adverse effects of treatment. Additional information can be found at www.asco.org/breast-cancer-guidelines .

Cancer Treat Rev · 2022

Adjuvant and neoadjuvant breast cancer treatments: A systematic review of their effects on mortality

Conclusion: These benefits and risks inform treatment decisions for individuals and recommendations for groups of women.