Comparing Anastrozole vs Tykerb
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Prescribed for Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer - Metastatic, McCune-Albright Syndrome, Pubertal Gynecomastia. May also be prescribed off label for Endometrial Cancer. |
Prescribed for Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer. Tykerb may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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5.1
For Breast Cancer: I began taking Anastrozole in November 2015 following breast cancer surgery and radiation. After one year, I began showing early signs of neuropathy. When questioned, my cancer specialist said he felt sure it was not due to the drug. A neurologist said the opposite. I was placed on gabapentin for the pain and tingling of the neuropathy symptoms. I also have been suffering from worsening back pain and recently had an MRI which shows degenerative disc disease. I also associate this with the anastrozole. I am discouraged about my quality of life declining since starting this drug. I wish my cancer specialist would have been more open about the side effects. I may have chosen a different path. |
10.0
For Breast Cancer, Metastatic: Tykerb along with Xeloda have stabilized my tumors. I have been on these medicines for a year. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full anastrozole side effects document. |
See the full Tykerb side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all anastrozole prices |
View all Tykerb prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Arimidex |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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50 hours |
24 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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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. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 18 drugs are known to interact with anastrozole:
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A total of 545 drugs are known to interact with Tykerb:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 27, 1995 |
March 13, 2007 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Breast Cancer: I had a partial mastectomy, nineteen rounds of radiation from April till end of September. I am just over three years on anastrozole. Last year I woke up and the pain in my knees and legs was so sudden and severe, I could barely walk. I'm still losing my hair, am itchy, two teeth broke, weight gain, especially around my middle, where I never gained weight. Sore joints, hands, neck, back. I started feeling a little better and began practising yoga again. This was helping until my head went completely spacey. The foggy brain and groping for words, I was getting used to, but this is a spacey head. When you lie down, you grab for something to hold on to...loss of sleep also. A lot of doctors just ignore some of these symptoms, but go on any site regarding this and so many women are experiencing these symptoms. Anyone else going through this?