Anastrozole Questions (Page 2)

Is taking anastrozole necessary to take after a lumpectomy?

Side effects after taking anastrozole are very uncomfortable and really not acceptable. Constipation and nausea and heart burn and back pain are all increased when taking this drug. Most of these problems and a hiatal hernia are my complaints before the drug. All are much worse after taking this... read more

WHAT exactly is anastrozole doing that causes the joint pain?

I had some signs of arthritis before. I've been through chemo, surgery & radiation for my stage 2b breast cancer. Prior to this mis-adventure, I took glucosamine for minor arthritic symptoms in my fingers. I know it worked because the stiffness & aching would return if I didn't... read more

Does anastrozole cause dry eyes and dehydration?

I just started anastrozole yesterday for atypical ductal hyperplasia.Side effects already. Does anyone else have dry eyes? What are you doing for it? I feel like all of my sinuses are dried up. I feel very dehydrated even though I drink water all day long. Is this normal? Thank you in advance

Does anyone taking anastrozole have problems with their hips?

I have a hard time now getting up and if I’ve been sitting for a while I have to stand for a few seconds before I’m able to walk stiff-legged. I’ve been on it a year and a half now.

Arimidex - how long after taking anastrozole is it OK to take levothyroxine?

Does anastrozole show up on a drug test, if so how long does it take to get out of your system?

Is there a time of day that is better to take anastrozole?

better to take in the evening at bed time or first thing in the morning

Can cough & breathlessness be caused by Anastrozole?

Been on Anastrozole almost 1 year. after mastectomy for grade 1 cancer..had previous mastectomy for fibro cystic breast 40 years ago! Since starting medication I developed cough with mucous(clear production) and have become gradually more breathless.now on 2 inhalers but getting worse.Chest Xrays... read more

Should I take Arimidex (anastrozole) after mastectomy?

I am 57. I had a mastectomy ( right) in February of 2020. No more cancer now. I am very concerned about the side effects. I presently have osteoarthritis. I have to get a bone density test also. I understand that I will also get nuclear medicine injection before density test. I have a 7% chance of... read more

Anastrozole - Does Arimidex give full coverage dosage every other day?

I'm 75 years oldand have been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, clear nodes, clear margins. Had lumpectomy, 2 chemo treatments, and 30 radiation therapies. I have been on Arimidex for 9 months. Side effects are horrible, joint pains through my body, weakness, dizziness, headaches, pain... read more

Anastrozole - is loss of sex drive a weird side effect?

I had my 6 month check up today after being on this drug due to breast cancer with estrogen marker. Just realized I didn’t ask about this possible side effect: No sex drive. None! What is happening?!

Does anastrozole cause vulvodynia flare ups?

I started out on tamoxifen and Fosamax for existing bone density issues, but after about 7 months, developed blood clots, [DVT ]and was moved to anastrozole. Since then, my vulvodynia, for which I take gabapentin, has been flaring up, I am also having joint pain, hands & feet, since starting... read more

Has anyone felt like they are moving in slow motion while on anastrozole?

I've been on med since June 2022. There are times when I feel like I am running on half a tank of gas! Not feeling foggy - just slow motion.

Is anastrozole a chemo drug?

Anastrozole - New to this world and need some tools?

I have been on anastrozole for a year and a few months. So far I am experiencing low energy, low sex drive, melasma on my face, mood swings, itchiness, fatigue, borderline depression, and of course the ever-joyful hot flashes. If anyone has any coping tools for any of these, please share. I... read more