Compare Aromasin vs. Femara

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

Femara (Letrozole)

Treats breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Aromasin (exemestane) treats advanced breast cancer in post-menopausal women and helps lower their chances of the cancer coming back or spreading to the other breast. However, the overall survival rates for women who take Aromasin (exemestane) is the same as another treatment option, specifically Novaldex.

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Upsides

Unlike other chemotherapies, Aromasin (exemestane) comes as a pill.
Can be used safely and effectively by those with kidney or liver problems.
It is available as a generic pill.
Financial assistance is available if you have trouble affording this medication.
Aromasin (exemestane) works a little differently from other hormone therapies. If you are having difficulty with other hormone therapies, your doctor may suggest Aromasin (exemestane).

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Downsides

Aromasin (exemestane) can cause serious allergic reactions.
Some people may not be able to tolerate the bone pain and body aches from Aromasin (exemestane).
Aromasin (exemestane) reduces the amount of estrogen in your body which can lead to weaker bones and other symptoms typically only seen in postmenopausal women.
Although Aromasin (exemestane) is available as a generic, it can be more expensive than similar hormone therapies.
Aromasin (exemestane) is only approved for use after tamoxifen therapy.

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Used for

Hormone receptor positive breast cancer
Reduction of risk for breast cancer

Breast cancer
Adjuvant
Postmenopausal
Hormone receptor-positive Breast cancer
Advanced
Postmenopausal
Following antiestrogen therapy Breast cancer
Extended adjuvant
Postmenopausal
Following 5 years of tamoxifen therapy Breast cancer
Locally advanced or metastatic
Postmenopausal
Hormone receptor-positive or unknown
First-line
Breast cancer
Neoadjuvant
Postmenopausal
Hormone receptor-positive Delayed puberty Endometriosis - Ovulation induction Ovulation induction - Polycystic ovary syndrome