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    Dosing options for Aromasin/Exemetane for TRT Protocol?

    In considering different methods to control my estradiol, I'm doing some preliminary research on this medication and have not been able to find anywhere the answer to my question above. There has been much posted on forums concerning doses for cycles and PCT - like Jimmy's post here:

    http://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-s...rdosed-ai.html


    But there has been nothing about TRT dosing specifically. So I'd like to pose this question to the members of the forum so we can all benefit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox View Post
    In considering different methods to control my estradiol, I'm doing some preliminary research on this medication and have not been able to find anywhere the answer to my question above. There has been much posted on forums concerning doses for cycles and PCT - like Jimmy's post here:

    http://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-s...rdosed-ai.html


    But there has been nothing about TRT dosing specifically. So I'd like to pose this question to the members of the forum so we can all benefit.
    That's a good thread, I'm still trying to get my dose of Anastrozole on. I've managed to control my E better by more frequent dose, as I've also been dropping weight which has helped.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beethoven View Post
    That's a good thread, I'm still trying to get my dose of Anastrozole on. I've managed to control my E better by more frequent dose, as I've also been dropping weight which has helped.
    Yes, it's an excellent thread.

    From where I sit, and in regards to TRT, there has been an abundance of information given on this forum about mainly one AI: Anastrozole/Adex. And it has been very valuable information! But I think that there is such a wealth of information and experience that the members of this forum have about Aromasin that we should give them the opportunity to contribute it here, along with their experiences and their recommendations for dosing. I hope this opportunity will be taken.
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    F.Y.I.
    Just found this very informative page. I look forward to the input of others regarding my original question.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox View Post
    F.Y.I.
    Just found this very informative page. I look forward to the input of others regarding my original question.

    Exemestane In Men
    A very interesting read. I've only used Anastrozole thus far and is very hard getting the right dosing. Exemestane seems to work the opposite way with a shorter half life. So either dose more frequently or less. I would also like to hear from someone who has done both.

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    my estradiol was at 41.1 so i have been running 6.25 mg aromasin every day. Getting blood work friday, will post results so stay tuned...

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    I am interested as well....

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    ^ Awesome can't wait to see the results

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    Ive used liquidstane/exemestane while on trt and my E2 was still high. I switched to Adex and it seems to control it better. I'm sure it would be even better if I would use it regularly, I'm TRYING to remember.

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    Good write-up. LoL at #1 at the bottom

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    If this one is as good as it reads, why is Adex more popular? Or is it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beethoven View Post
    If this one is as good as it reads, why is Adex more popular? Or is it?
    Price. Liquid Stane is almost 2x the price of Adex. I think Adex works fairly well for most people but maybe it's because liquid stand is not used like it should be. I think most people use it eod and not 2x per day. It will take a while of people trying this to see how it works for lab rats.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lovbyts View Post
    Price. Liquid Stane is almost 2x the price of Adex. I think Adex works fairly well for most people but maybe it's because liquid stand is not used like it should be. I think most people use it eod and not 2x per day. It will take a while of people trying this to see how it works for lab rats.
    Actually, I just ordered 30mL of 25mg/mL Exemestane for $29 from a source that I researched as very dependable. PM me if interested.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox View Post
    Actually, I just ordered 30mL of 25mg/mL Exemestane for $29 from a source that I researched as very dependable. PM me if interested.
    Let us know how it goes. I'm almost dialed in with Adex. My only problem with Adex has been either feast or famine. Might have been easier with stane. Funny though the only drug thus far my insurance has covered in Adex.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox View Post
    Actually, I just ordered 30mL of 25mg/mL Exemestane for $29 from a source that I researched as very dependable. PM me if interested.
    Most research sites have adex and Stane the same price. Board sponsor it's double , but also prob the most trusted of them all. Makes you wonder . I used a cheaper site for Stane and it worked fine so who knows

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    Zero, Mach,
    Thank you. Your replies are exactly what I was hoping for when I began this thread. User experiences add to the knowledge of those of us who need to determine what's best for us - and also add to the knowledge of others who may be considering Exemestane.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox View Post
    Actually, I just ordered 30mL of 25mg/mL Exemestane for $29 from a source that I researched as very dependable. PM me if interested.
    Hey bud. How's that working for you? I believe you were dosing at6.25 ed or eod. My e2 is at 41. Feel fine, but a bit of bloat. I've only taken dim and zinc/copper for e2. I'm considering arr's liquid stane at6.25 ed??? Not sure yet. I'm on a gel, so not sure if this will be too much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rusty11
    Hey bud. How's that working for you? I believe you were dosing at6.25 ed or eod. My e2 is at 41. Feel fine, but a bit of bloat. I've only taken dim and zinc/copper for e2. I'm considering arr's liquid stane at6.25 ed??? Not sure yet. I'm on a gel, so not sure if this will be too much.
    How much should a 30 ml bottle last if you dont mind me asking?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rusty11 View Post
    Hey bud. How's that working for you? I believe you were dosing at6.25 ed or eod. My e2 is at 41. Feel fine, but a bit of bloat. I've only taken dim and zinc/copper for e2. I'm considering arr's liquid stane at6.25 ed??? Not sure yet. I'm on a gel, so not sure if this will be too much.
    Hey Rusty. Nice to see you.

    It seems to be working okay. I'm kind of experimenting at this point and changing dosing around according to how I feel but not more than 6.25mg/day average. (It seems I need more on my hCG days. So I'd take 12.5mg that day and skip the next day.) On Quest, my E2 is at 39 - just about where you're at. I think 6.25mg/day MIGHT be the right dose for me. It may sound strange but my guide is night/morning erections and my subjective evaluation of my libido. It's kind of hit and miss right now. Just too soon to tell. But I like this WAY better than Adex. The rebound of it was intolerable to me.

    I wish I had more subjective data on this to guide me.

    By the way, after some bad experiences, I'd recommed people stay away from UGL meds. I had a VERY bad experience on liquid Exemenstane from another supplier. Awful GI problems. You just don't know what they dissolve these meds in and there are no controls or oversight of ANY kind. And you can't complain because these are "research" chems not intended for human consumption. I bit the bullet, got a script and paid my copay.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lovbyts View Post
    Price. Liquid Stane is almost 2x the price of Adex. I think Adex works fairly well for most people but maybe it's because liquid stand is not used like it should be. I think most people use it eod and not 2x per day. It will take a while of people trying this to see how it works for lab rats.
    In your experience, what doses are commonly used?

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    Hey man.. Interesting read!
    Aromasin seems very even more promising than Arimidex.
    I am going to give it a Go!

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    So can Aromasin be used instead A-dex?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76 View Post
    So can Aromasin be used instead A-dex?

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    Absolutely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox
    Absolutely.
    I found Aromasin here in Guatemala City by Pfizer and its mad expensive.

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    Hey 2Sox,

    I just saw your thread today. I started off with Arimidex for nearly a year and had very bad side effects. By side effects, I'm referring to those generally associated with crashed E2 (extreme fatigue, lethargy, lack of ability to concentrate, etc). I could never get the dosing right or strike a balance with my test cyp and HCG protocol.

    I made the move to Exemestane and immediately felt like I was far less likely to crash my E2 AND the impact of the drug was far more immediate and similarly, the half-life was much shorter (which is a good thing to me).

    I'm currently doing 100 mg test cyp every 5 days with 25 mg Exemestane every 3-5 days. I initially tried splitting the AI dose in half, but found that this was not sufficient to knock down my E2 levels (again, subjective only). I have found that lowering my HCG to 100 IU every 2-3 days from my initial dosage of 300 IU every 3 days has helped more than anything. For me, HCG REALLY impacts my E2 levels, and very quickly. I'll start to feel puffy around my eyes, then wildly hungry and subsequently very sleepy as the E2 rises.

    I'm not 100% dialed in yet with this, but a couple of months ago, I was ready to give up TRT completely. The negatives far outweighed any positive impact, but the last month has given me hope. Certainly the change to Exemestane has been a big part, but again, the biggest factor for me was to cut down on the HCG.

    I have pretty lousy insurance (BlueCross/Shield), but oddly enough the Exemestane is always free at any pharmacy. Of course, nothing else in my protocol is free!

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    ^ I have pretty good insurance(Cigna open access plus) and pay 15$ For 30 exemestane pills and 15$ for a 10ml/200mg test cyp. Exemestane is really tough to get into 1/4s because of how small they are, so I'm messing around with 1/2 a pill 3-4x a week. When I had liquid exemestane I did 6.25 Ed and it was a good dose , I eventually ended up on 12.5mg on injection day (2x a week) and 6.25 on otner days. 12.5 ED was to much and 6.25 was just a tad to low. Cutting pills and worrying about them breaking, crumbling etc is a pain. Just started the pills, hopefully they are a tad stronger then my liquid UGL and 1:4 will suffice

    I was on 120mg a week, E2 was 51(42 was top of range) and total test was 683 . Since I've upped my test to 140mg a week
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    Good info here so far. I'm going to try a low daily dose of Aromasin soon & see how well it works for me in place of Arimidex. Sent from my iPhone that was manufactured in a sweat shop in China®

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    I've been on DIM for almost 2 months and I'm extremely disappointed with it in regards to E2 control. Last blood work showed 39 at a range of <OR=29. Libido has been weak and so are night and morning erections. Energy is unsatisfactory. After careful consideration, I decided to switch to Exemestane and took my my second dose of 6.25mg about half an hour ago. Feeling a boost in energy already... and I might mention that I spoke to my wife about a rendezvous later this evening. Looking forward to it.

    Thinking of a protocol of 6.25mg EOD for now.

    I must mention that the previous advice given to me by Kel and others has been very useful and I'm very grateful for it. But I decided that rather than lowering my T dose any further (and because I feel I do better in the higher free T ranges) I'm changing to this AI. Shooting for the stars, I guess. I am keeping an open mind and will adjust things if my blood works indicates that a change is necessary. I will keep you all updated and will gratefully accept any suggestions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox View Post
    I've been on DIM for almost 2 months and I'm extremely disappointed with it in regards to E2 control. Last blood work showed 39 at a range of <OR=29. Libido has been weak and so are night and morning erections. Energy is unsatisfactory. After careful consideration, I decided to switch to Exemestane and took my my second dose of 6.25mg about half an hour ago. Feeling a boost in energy already... and I might mention that I spoke to my wife about a rendezvous later this evening. Looking forward to it.

    Thinking of a protocol of 6.25mg EOD for now.

    I must mention that the previous advice given to me by Kel and others has been very useful and I'm very grateful for it. But I decided that rather than lowering my T dose any further (and because I feel I do better in the higher free T ranges) I'm changing to this AI. Shooting for the stars, I guess. I am keeping an open mind and will adjust things if my blood works indicates that a change is necessary. I will keep you all updated and will gratefully accept any suggestions.
    Good luck 2Sox, keep us posted. Trt is not a one size fits all, but, it's good to have this info out there. Some people just do better with Exemestane. I feel like I'm right on the cusp with my Anastrozole or I would probably follow suit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox View Post
    and I might mention that I spoke to my wife about a rendezvous later this evening. Looking forward to it. I will keep you all updated and will gratefully accept any suggestions.
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    HA! LOL! One sentence, incorrectly placed can completely change the context of a statement! You sly devil, you!

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    Hopefully it works well for you 2sox. I have wanted to try Aromasin for a while now but there's limited info regarding dosing while on TRT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EverettCD View Post
    Hopefully it works well for you 2sox. I have wanted to try Aromasin for a while now but there's limited info regarding dosing while on TRT.

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    Thanks, Everett. I'm very optimistic. So far I feel very good. Very clear headed, alert, and energetic, and my body seems to be responding more like it was meant to respond. Hoping my dosing protocol works out.

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    I started a new thread on this but I thought it would be a good idea to post it here too:

    For those interested, there is a link to a discount card for Aromasin that you can present to your pharmacist with a script. Just search Aromasin Savings Card Pfizer. Should come up. If you have difficulty, PM me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox
    I started a new thread on this but I thought it would be a good idea to post it here too: For those interested, there is a link to a discount card for Aromasin that you can present to your pharmacist with a script. Just search Aromasin Savings Card Pfizer. Should come up. If you have difficulty, PM me.
    I looked it up, do you have to be a licensed health practitioner to sign up or did i do it wrong?

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnk271 View Post
    I looked it up, do you have to be a licensed health practitioner to sign up or did i do it wrong?
    You've got to look on the left where it says "Patients Website".

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    I am also looking to start Aromasin. This information is helpful for me and my doctor as we try to dial me in correctly.

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    I might try this, stane is all I have used on cycle and it always worked great. Now on trt adex is hell on my lipids. Good read.

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