Table 2.
Side Effects Associated with Aromatase Inhibitors
| Symptom | Count | P-value* |
|---|---|---|
| Pain (joint, bone, muscle) | 5093 | 0 |
| Vasomotor (hot flush/sweat) | 1498 | 0 |
| Osteoporosis (Bone loss) | 719 | 0 |
| Weight gain | 429 | 4.20E-126 |
| Hair loss | 317 | 1.47E-37 |
| Mental depression | 289 | 1.80E-34 |
| Sleeplessness | 208 | 4.88E-64 |
| Headache | 196 | 0.00056 |
| Thyroid issues | 122 | 1.77E-06 |
| Dizziness | 119 | 5.35E-10 |
| Back pain | 102 | 6.05E-13 |
P-value by Fisher’s exact test between presence of an aromatase inhibitor and a side effect