Comparing Arimidex vs Tykerb
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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 |
Prescribed for Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer. Tykerb may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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5.7
For Breast Cancer: I have been taking Arimidex for six months. Insomnia is the worse part for me. Some hot flashes and moodiness. Weight gain of ten pounds due to fatigue and pauses in working out. Just recently I up my walking to 80 minutes a day a cut out all sugar. This has helped me with the insomnia. Some joint discomfort, but not bad. Just trying to figure out what is best way to help with side effects. |
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 Arimidex 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 Arimidex prices and generic prices |
View all Tykerb prices and generic prices |
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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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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 18 drugs are known to interact with Arimidex:
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A total of 545 drugs are known to interact with Tykerb:
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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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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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More Information |
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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: Taken anastrazole for 4 years. Having debilitating joint pain, difficulty walking. Will definitely need to consider stopping this medication. Need quality of life. Don’t let the physicians make you feel like your crazy!