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Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?
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I am 69 years old. I was put on Anastrozole after being diagnosed with atypical ductal hyperplasia. My oncologist didn't want to put me on tamoxifen because I have the mutated Factor Five Leiden gene. I had horrible joint pain and leg cramps so my oncologist switched me to tamoxifen. I tolerated the drug well, but I started to have a little pelvic pain after two years and I was finding that I had difficulty holding my urine. My gynecologist did a vaginal
sonogram and found my endometrium lining was at 15, when it should be less than 4. No I have have to have a D and C. No matter what medication you are put on make sure you are aware of all the side effects.
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Hi Debbie, I was on anastrozole and having joint pain and severe leg muscle cramps especially at night. My thinking abilities also effected. I am taking a med vacation and will start on new med in a couple of weeks. Did you stop for awhile before starting tomoxin and if so did you notice any side effects. I have been off meds for about a week and wondering if anyone experiencing side effects while stopping .
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I am so sorry you are having to deal with that. There are so many side effects of each drug it just boils down to which one would be tolerated with the least negative effects! If I only had a crystal ball it would help. Did you have a surgical removal of the abnormal cells for your ADH? I have ALH and I had a lumpectomy and then diagnosed with LCIS. I am 72 and really want to get going on an aromatase inhibitor but….. now stuck trying to choose again. Thank you!