Are aromatase inhibitors tolerable with minimal side effects?

Experiences with aromatase inhibitors vary a lot from person to person, and many people with HR+ HER2- breast cancer find the side effects manageable, while others have a harder time. Online stories can lean toward the negative, so hearing from others in this community who have taken them may help. Members are welcome to share what daily life has been like, and the care team is a good place to bring questions about what to expect and how side effects can be addressed.

I chose not to take them.

I am on the fence. I went through hell and took some breaks. Amazing the issues improved. Can’t figure out why. I don’t want to jinx it. Right now back on it daily. We shall see.

I have been on anastrazole and kisqali for over a year. Side effects are manageable for me unless I'm stressed out and then they get a little crazy. I work with integrative oncology to help with managing them.

I was on Letrozole for 5 years until this September; Don’t expect to be horrible, but be prepared for many side effects; be patient with your body and fight these effects: joint and bone pain,hot flashes ( I took it in the morning to be able to have better sleep), fatigue, hard to sleep, shingles( I had 4 times), fungus on my toe nails; you don’t have to experience all of them; these are the ones I had; Every day I kept fighting them by exercising and staying active even it was very hard; And I forgot, you will gain some weight; I gained 10 pounds with all my exercises. You have to sray strong and be prepared every day, and just keep going Nobody told me about all these side effects, but when I experienced them, the doctors told me that is normal, so be prepared; better to know

I've been on Anastrozole for 4 years and 3 months now. I experience hot flashes and my sleep isn't always great, but other than that, I'm doing well. I exercise four times a week, which I think helps me tremendously. Give it a try! You'll never know how you'll feel unless you try. Don't borrow trouble before it happens. 😊

Yes, the weight gain is there too