I will stop taking aromasin in August at the end of 3 years--- took tamoxifen for 2 years before that. Will I experience any changes? I am 62 years old.
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My oncologist is aware that I am stopping the aromasin. It is his plan. I am just curious.
You should have mentioned that..give me sometime ..let me see what I can come up with ok, and I did do some research, but only found side effects... what we are looking for are withdrawal symptoms... which , I am not 100% certain..there should not be any... but before I answer I must be 100% sure,otherwise it is not good enough!
Hello, I was hoping there were no withdrawal at all.
Remmember I am not a Doctor, I do not have all the answers nor pretend to have them.
Adverse Drug Reactions
The withdrawal rate due to adverse events was in patients with early breast cancer receiving adjuvant treatment with Aromasin® following initial adjuvant tamoxifen therapy. The most commonly reported adverse reactions were hot flushes , arthralgia and fatigue .
The withdrawal rate due to adverse events was in the overall patient population with advanced breast cancer. The most commonly reported adverse reactions were hot flushes and nausea.
Most adverse reactions can be attributed to the normal pharmacological consequences of oestrogen deprivation (e.g. hot flushes).
The reported adverse reactions are listed below by system organ class and by frequency.
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Metabolism and nutrition disorders:
Common Anorexia
Psychiatric disorders:
Very common Insomnia
Common Depression
Nervous system disorders:
Very common Headache
Common Dizziness, carpal tunnel syndrome
Uncommon Somnolence
Vascular disorders:
Very common Hot flushes
Gastrointestinal disorders:
Very common Nausea
Common Abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, dyspepsia, diarrhoea
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders:
Very common Increased sweating
Common Rash, alopecia
Musculoskeletal and bone disorders:
Very common Joint and musculoskeletal pain
Common Osteoporosis, fracture
General disorders and administration site conditions:
Very common Fatigue
Common Pain, peripheral oedema
Uncommon Asthenia
My friend I truly hope you do not experience any of the withdrawal symptoms I have found for you, I do not have all the answers and do not know how long these symptoms last. Bare in mind not all organisms react in the same way... meaning some people may experience withdrawal and others may experience none or some... from a caring individual.
Your question refers to stopping the use of the medication, not what side effects the medication causes. I just wanted to clarify this, so there are no misunderstandings.
What is the effect of stopping aromasin?
Side Effects are caused when you are taking the medication.
Withdrawal is when you stop taking the medication.