Aromasin (Exemestane) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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Aromasin Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Aromasin)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Aromasin)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or blood in your stools.

What should I avoid while taking exemestane (Aromasin)?

Exemestane can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What other drugs will affect exemestane (Aromasin)?

Exemestane may not work as well if you take it together with hormone replacement medication, or while using birth control pills or patches.

Before you start taking exemestane, tell your doctor if you use any of the following drugs:

rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater);
St. John's wort; or
seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), or phenytoin (Dilantin).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with exemestane. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about exemestane.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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