Anastrozole Alternatives Compared
| Anastrozole | Tamoxifen | Exemestane |
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Prescription only
Anastrozole is a medication that may be used to treat postmenopausal breast cancer and works by lowering estrogen levels in the body. It is usually taken for five years and hot flushes are the most... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer - Male, Breast Cancer - Adjuvant, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer - Palliative, McCune-Albright Syndrome, Precocious Puberty. May also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Breast Cancer. exemestane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Anastrozole has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 226 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Tamoxifen has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 97 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Exemestane has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 108 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: anastrozole side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: tamoxifen side effects in more detail. |
See also: exemestane side effects in more detail. |
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50 hours |
231 hours |
24 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with anastrozole:
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A total of 403 drugs are known to interact with tamoxifen:
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A total of 89 drugs are known to interact with exemestane:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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December 27, 1995 |
December 30, 1977 |
October 21, 1999 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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