Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use exemestane if you are allergic to it, or if:
you are pregnant or able to become pregnant; or
you have not yet completed menopause, and are still having menstrual periods.
Some drugs should not be used together with exemestane. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use medicines that contain estrogen, such as:
birth control pills, patches, injections, or implants; or
hormone replacement therapy.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease; or
if you are still having menstrual periods.
Exemestane can decrease bone mineral density, which may increase your risk of developing osteoporosis. Talk to your doctor about your individual risk of bone loss.
 exemestane is for use only in women who can no longer get pregnant. Exemestane can harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
If you are not past menopause, use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are taking exemestane and for at least 1 month after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
This medicine may affect fertility (your ability to have children). However, if you are not past menopause you should still use birth control to prevent pregnancy because exemestane can harm an unborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine and for 1 month after your last dose.
How should I take exemestane?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Exemestane is usually taken once per day, after a meal. Try to take the medicine at the same time each day.
You will need frequent medical tests.
Your doctor may have you take extra vitamin D while you are taking exemestane. Take only the amount of vitamin D that your doctor has prescribed.
Use exemestane regularly to get the most benefit. You may need to keep taking take this medication for up to 5 years.
Store in the original container at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
