Has anyone experienced severe itching while using anastrozole?

Hi everyone,
I haven’t experienced any big side effects other than throwing back into menopause at age 65, (only).
However in my last appointment with my oncologist I complained about taking anastrozole. She offered that there is a test that is relatively new called Breast Cancer Index (BCI). They will test my tumor and discover if I must take it longer or switch to another drug. Yes my tumor was saved. It took about 30 days and just came back that 5 years will offer enough security that my cancer risk is very low. I had a lumpectomy and 4 lymph nodes removed followed with radiation. Insurance paid for this test. Please ask your providers for this test. Good luck.

I have been taking Anastrozole for three years. I just started severe unbearable itching and stinging in my arms. I think it might be the cause. If it is did u take a replacement drug

Oh My Gosh Yes! The itching is unrelenting and driving me crazy. I started taking Anastrozole April of 2022 after a Mastectomy for Breast Cancer, Needless to say I stopped taking it! Its July 2022 only 3months into taking Anastrozole I just couldn't take the itching of my hands and feet anymore, all day and at night it got worse! it's starting to subside now.
I went through a traumatic healing process with 3 Surgeries in less than 2 months and couldn't go through anything more! I'm so sure that my Dr. Can prescribe something else for me.

Yes. I feel like little bugs are landing on my skin. Nothing is ever there; just itches. Arms, scalp, face, legs, back…. It is worse at night when I’m trying to fall asleep.

I was also told I needed to take it for 10 years. I had two types of cancer (separate tumors) in my right breast. DNA tests showed high risk of recurrence, so opted for second mastectomy.

I've been taking Anastrozole for a bit over a year.. OMG the itching is obnoxious, usually Mostly on lower legs, middle of my back and back of my hands!! I received this from my oncologist after breast cancer treatment.. with an ER Pos 95%, so when he told me that I had to take this for 5 years.. ugh.. but that it would keep the breast cancer away.. Also, have massive headaches, but honestly, that could be coming from my neck or sinuses.. but have had worse headaches since I started taking this med.. Kind of afraid to jump off it though...

I am on my 4th year of anastrozole. My oncologists recently informed me I won't be on it for the 5 years protocol but 10 years ! I cried ,we talked she made it clear it's extending / saving my life. Yes the itching is very annoying. I too have itching on back, hands, feet, arm pits ,back of legs . And the sweats are tough !! My hair is soaked a few times a day. Showering helps with the itching beifky. I don't have dry skin it's more like a phantom creepy crawly itching. I get rashes in all those areas too anyone else ?

Yes I have been on those pesky meds for over six months. The itching on my back is insatiable. It makes me nuts! When I first started taking them, I broke out with hives on my arms.

I started taking it about 2 wks ago. Experienced same thing - dry skin, itching and then rash. Stopped taking it yesterday. Will give it a couple of days to see if it is being caused by the Anastrozole.