Arimidex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• RSR
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 26, 2021

For Breast Cancer "I had invasive ducal carcinoma treated with lumpectomy with lymph node dissection, chemo, and radiation. I’ve been taking Arimidex for almost 10 years… last dose when I finish this bottle! I’ve had basically no side effects otherwise I’d have stopped long ago. No reoccurrence of cancer. I’m grateful to have had this drug in my Arsenal to protect me!"

• Miche...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2022

For Breast Cancer "Invasive ductal Carcinoma, HER2+, stage 1. Surgery to remove tumor April 2021 and 9 weeks of radiation finished in June 2021. I just started this medication April 2022 because I could not get estrogen down naturally with the help of Integrative medicine. I’ve read so many negative posts about the medication so I was trying everything to avoid it. Lots and lots of pressure from Oncology. I decided to start on 1/2 a pills and adjust to the medication side effects. They are real, joint pain, mood swings and hot flashes. I am going to have my estrogen tested again and see if it’s low enough to continue with the 1/2 dose. Not sure what the future holds with this medication but after trying alternatives I felt like there wasn’t much choice. Try it slow. My oncologist did say you can take 1/2 a pill or one every other day, woman are doing doses different it just may extend the amount of time you take it."

• CKano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 19, 2021

For Breast Cancer "I have been on Arimidex for one year now. Side effects like everyone else is the bone and muscle pain, hot flashes, insomnia and just Now taking B-6 for the muscles, vitamin D and Calcium for the bones and a probiotic for the stomach/gastro issues. Bought a new bed, see a chiropractor once a month, etc. So many life changes just to be able to tolerate this med. As a person with high blood pressure to start with and on a HBP med, about 10 months in my BP started to climb. I was doing all the same things everyday. Walking, green tea, beet juice, limiting caffeine and alcohol and by the time I was 11 months in it was 179/109. Stopped the arimidex for 2 weeks and its down to 135/81. I am NOT crazy...I really think it is increasing my blood pressure. Going to start the arimdex again for a week and see what happens. Hoping for the best! Stay strong everyone, this too shall pass :)"

• Aries
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2023

For Breast Cancer "Retrospectively I had little quality of life after taking it for only a few months. My oncologist saw me in a wheelchair because of all my joint/bone problems (I had bilateral knee replacements), and muscle and soft tissue damage. I have had to give up work due to dizziness, spinal problems, pain, and fatigue. The radiation oncologist took me off the medication. I feel like the wider medical community has no empathy for the probability that this drug could very likely impact someone's life badly by taking it."

• ladyb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2021

For Breast Cancer "Have been taking 1 mg daily for a week. So far, only mild hot flashes and maybe a knee twinge a couple times [and I had problems with knee tendons previously]. I walk 1-2 miles/day and work out with light weights and so far have had no problems with either. I already had mild osteoporosis and had another baseline DXA scan prior to starting anastrozole [the generic name for Arimidex]. Won't know how the drug affects my bone strength for a while."

• Lulu
• September 18, 2022

For Breast Cancer "I have been on it for almost 3 years now. I also need infusions for osteopenia. I'm an avid runner and have continued with my routine. It's more difficult to get out of bed due to poor sleep, fatigue and knee pain. I force myself to keep up my routine and have managed to still run 50k races and a regular basis. it's worst in the mornings, but you need to get your body moving. I know the low estrogen is causing a lot of side effects also, but at my age (57) that was bound to happen anyways. To me fatigue and bone pain are minor compared to the cancer returning. I know so many women that stopped taking it or never took it and their cancer return around the 10 year mark. What if you stop the meds early and your cancer returns? (granted it can still return if you take the meds)"

• Bjswim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2023

For Breast Cancer "I had a stage 1c tumor and had a bilateral mastectomy with skin and nipple-sparing surgery with immediate reconstruction. Was on tamoxifen but I’m 60 years old and my cancer was strongly hormone positive. I had the worst reaction with letrozole - painful blisters and rash like chicken pox. I take Arimidex now but am worried about osteoporosis- I already have osteopenia and take calcium with vitamin D daily. The worst side effects so far are weight gain and hair thinning."

• Anony...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 7, 2021

For Breast Cancer "First 6 months hand/severe arm and shoulder pain at night that would wake me up and continue for awhile and trigger thumb. I’ve been on it for 8 years and symptoms went away after that initial period. God bless all of you and try to stick it out symptoms get better I think when your body gets used to it."

• Rhonda
• December 15, 2022

For Breast Cancer "Arimidex gave me severe bone and joint pain so much so that I could hardly walk. I stopped taking weeks ago and now am on prednisone to stop arthritis (bone pain) from it. The prednisone is helping decrease pain and stiffness, but it is not completely gone yet. This pill is so strong or at least for me was not worth taking it."

• DEM
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2023

For Breast Cancer "I stopped taking Arimidex after 6 months. The joint pain in my hands was intolerable even with prescription pain medications and medical marijuana. I was also incredibly itchy and had other skin problems, including recurring boils on my neck and blotchy red rashes on my face. I'm 72 and I can't stand the thought of living like that for years. I'd rather enjoy the time I have left."

• Mstork
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2023

For Breast Cancer "I was diagnosed with Stage 1, grade 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer in October of 2018. I had a partial mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. I started Arimidex in October 2019. The side effects have been many. I have had severe joint pain, insomnia, severe hot flashes, weight gain, memory loss, dry skin, some dizziness, dry eyes, and I’m sure many more I’ve gotten used to. In October, I will have taken it for 4 years. Though I have suffered through this, I feel that I can handle one more year (I hope). I was put on gabapentin for joint pain and hot flashes, but I feel it is no longer working, and have slowly gone off this medication. My recurrence rate, I’m told, is 2%. I am going to revisit my symptoms again at my next Oncology appointment. I am forever grateful to still be alive, and though the side effects are, some days, unbearable, I will remain on Anastrazole as long as my Physician recommends."

• Grammy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 10, 2023

For Breast Cancer "I’m 70 years of age and have been taking Arimidex for 7 months. I have had upper joint, wrist, and bone pain, and my Raynauds disorder intensified to the point I sleep little, and now sleep wearing thick gloves and socks. I had a partial bilateral mastectomy for stage 1 E/P positive. I am able to work out now but my upper joint pain is intense. I had Covid lasting about four weeks only to get Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) therefore being on steroids twice, which I think helped my joint pain. Not sure what’s next but take care of everyone and be good to yourself."

• PMCDO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2022

"I took Arimidex off label as part of hypgonadism treatment plan. Works great at what it does, incredibly potent at reducing serum estrogen levels, caused me moderate insomnia but no other side effects. Dosed orally with a liquid suspension."

• Greg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 30, 2023

"I have hypogonadism and was prescribed HRT and also testosterone injections,100mg x2 weekly. Was prescribed arimidex to control estrogen levels. Not many side effects for the first six months then all of a sudden it crashed my E2 to"

• pttyg...
• February 1, 2013

For Breast Cancer "I took Arimidex for 5 years and I've been cancer free for over 6 years now."

• rodeo...
• February 25, 2008

For Breast Cancer "Debilitating joint and bone pain forced me off this medication. Had to be treated as if pain was rheumatoid arthritis. Very severe. I have read many other stories similar to mine."

• Sugar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 14, 2014

For Breast Cancer "Taking this after care of breast cancer! Hasn't caused any problems at all and almost done taking it! Evidently it's great in the help of my breast cancer."

• Anonymous
• July 3, 2012

For Breast Cancer "I have been on Arimidex for 5 years. No pain or problems, and with a vitamin D supplement, I have been feeling great! Didn't have any problems until I started the generic form."

• Kell...
• September 2, 2015

For Breast Cancer "I have been on Arimidez for a little over 4 months. Other than a little bit of hot flashes I have had no side effects at all."

• Susan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2014

For Breast Cancer "Recurrence of HER2 cancer. Hip and hand problems. Horrible insomnia and memory issued. But does help hold the cancer back."

• albert
• January 29, 2011

For Breast Cancer "Bone pain, faster pulse rate, hot flashes. Don't know if I can continue taking this for 5 years."

• SKIDWAY
• March 24, 2016

For Breast Cancer "Minimal problems. Been on for 1 year now. Joint stiffness in legs and weight gain. Had some trouble early in treatment with trouble sleeping. Gone now."

• JWano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2019

For Breast Cancer "Have been on Arimidex for 6 months, bone and joint pain and hot flashes have been the worst side effects. Starting Tamoxifen in 2 weeks, praying this one is better "

• Hot...
• March 20, 2015

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "Was taking it for 6 months. Side affects were bad headaches every bone joint ached and stiff. Moody depressed and memory was bad. Will be going on tamoxifen hope it's not as bad."

• Anonymous
• September 25, 2012

For Breast Cancer "7 months in severe hand pain wakes me up at night. Hands weakening grip ibuprofen doesn't help using phone and computer mouse horrible. Just switched to Aromasin."