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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole
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I had lumpectomy, 33 radiation treatments last year. Started anastrozole Jan 1 - a few hot flashes - not big deal. HOWEVER mid February I started forgetting simple words, fact, date, lists and that has gotten continually worse. I see oncologist in April - I promised to do a 3 month trial - but at this point, not considering continuing. Switch for another 3 months? Take a break and see if my brain gets better? Anyone else have brain dysfunction? Thanks.
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Anastrozole did not work for me. Took almost a month to feel better. Started Exemestane- side effects not as bad but after about a month insomnia kicked in ☹️. Not sleeping makes all other side effects worse- including brain fog and yes unable to recall or takes a while to recall. I started taking it ( after talking to my PCP) every other day. It’s been about a month now and not much difference. I’ve tried taking it at a different time and adding various sleep aids. Not much luck still. The only other option I see for me- is stop taking or try acupuncture. I really wanted to stay on until June. Closest acupuncturist is over an hour away.
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It must be the Anestrozole. I've been using the wrong words for things. Yesterday I changed my sister's dog's pee pad. My husband noticed I put the plastic facing up and little Pom Pom went on it. I took it for 3 months after a lumpectomy and went off for 7 weeks. I had DMX and the surgeon had me stop. I waited a while too long to restart according to the Dr. I've only been back on it a week. Right away I felt like I am mixing up words.