Comparing Arimidex vs Clomid
| Arimidex (anastrozole) | Clomid (clomiphene) |
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| Arimidex (anastrozole) | Clomid (clomiphene) |
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Prescription only
Arimidex 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 Oligospermia, Ovulation Induction, Female Infertility, Lactation Suppression. Clomid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Arimidex (anastrozole) | More about Clomid (clomiphene) | ||||||||||||||||
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Arimidex has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 80 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Clomid has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 224 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Arimidex side effects |
View all Clomid side effects |
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50 hours |
120 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 19 drugs are known to interact with Arimidex:
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A total of 13 drugs are known to interact with Clomid:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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 |
February 01, 1967 |
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1 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.
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