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What are the possible side effects of AROMASIN?

AROMASIN may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Bone loss. AROMASIN decreases the amount of estrogen in your body which may reduce your bone mineral density (BMD) over time. This may increase your risk for bone fractures or weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis). Your doctor may check your bones during treatment with AROMASIN if you have osteoporosis or at risk for osteoporosis.

The most common side effects of AROMASIN in women with early breast cancer include:

  • hot flashes
  • headache
  • feeling tired
  • trouble sleeping
  • joint pain
  • increased sweating

The most common side effects of AROMASIN in women with advanced breast cancer include:

  • hot flashes
  • increased sweating
  • nausea
  • increased appetite
  • feeling tired

Your doctor will do blood tests to check your vitamin D level before starting treatment with AROMASIN.

AROMASIN may cause decreased fertility in males and females. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about fertility.

These are not all the possible side effects of AROMASIN. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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What are the possible side effects of AROMASIN?

What are the possible side effects of AROMASIN?

AROMASIN may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Bone loss. AROMASIN decreases the amount of estrogen in your body which may reduce your bone mineral density (BMD) over time. This may increase your risk for bone fractures or weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis). Your doctor may check your bones during treatment with AROMASIN if you have osteoporosis or at risk for osteoporosis.

The most common side effects of AROMASIN in women with early breast cancer include:

  • hot flashes
  • headache
  • feeling tired
  • trouble sleeping
  • joint pain
  • increased sweating

The most common side effects of AROMASIN in women with advanced breast cancer include:

  • hot flashes
  • increased sweating
  • nausea
  • increased appetite
  • feeling tired

Your doctor will do blood tests to check your vitamin D level before starting treatment with AROMASIN.

AROMASIN may cause decreased fertility in males and females. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about fertility.

These are not all the possible side effects of AROMASIN. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What are the possible side effects of AROMASIN?

What are the possible side effects of AROMASIN?

AROMASIN may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Bone loss. AROMASIN decreases the amount of estrogen in your body which may reduce your bone mineral density (BMD) over time. This may increase your risk for bone fractures or weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis). Your doctor may check your bones during treatment with AROMASIN if you have osteoporosis or at risk for osteoporosis.

The most common side effects of AROMASIN in women with early breast cancer include:

  • hot flashes
  • headache
  • feeling tired
  • trouble sleeping
  • joint pain
  • increased sweating

The most common side effects of AROMASIN in women with advanced breast cancer include:

  • hot flashes
  • increased sweating
  • nausea
  • increased appetite
  • feeling tired

Your doctor will do blood tests to check your vitamin D level before starting treatment with AROMASIN.

AROMASIN may cause decreased fertility in males and females. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about fertility.

These are not all the possible side effects of AROMASIN. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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