Anastrazole and anxiety

I had the same outbursts with Anestrozole. I was so mean. I've always been known as being too nice. My hips, feet and legs hurt. I tried every other day but my side effects were the same. I quit it for over a month and my life went back to normal!! Now I am on the AI that starts with an E. I am full of anxiety. It's such an awful feeling. I can't remember anything and I'm afraid I'm getting dementia. In the back of my mind I know it's the meds because I've only been taking it about 1 month. I can't sleep more tha 4-5 hrs per night because of the anxiety. I always feel as though I've drank 10 cups of coffee. Exemestane is the medication. I may just stop. My ILC was caught early and I insisted on a dbl mastectomy. No lymph node involvement. I wish we didn't have to go through this. Hugs to all

If you are talking about Exemestane, I take that also. I feel like someone threw my brain out the window. My memory is atrocious and it's quite embarrassing and frustrating. I also get upset easily. I am 70 years old and hopefully, this is not age related as I have to wonder sometimes if I am getting dementia also. I was on Anastrozole first and changed because I was so emotional. But, to be honest, they all mess with your hormones so there probably isn't much of a difference. I am also gaining weight on this.

We are close to the same age. I'm 68 next May. I do have to say that during my times off from both, my memory came back. I felt like my old self. I feel exactly as you about being embarrassed because I'm so forgetful, emotional, and for me, mean. I see my oncologist in 8 days! Hugs

I Eason Anastrozole for 2 years and it has done untold damage to my back and joints, but particularly my back. I was put on exemestane a year ago, july 2023, and stopped taking it a few weeks ago. I’ve felt so well as I do, now. I can walk without loosing g my breath. I still need to sit down for a minute when I’m walking but I’m in such a better place. I only recently discovered that exemestane causes heart problems.. hence my shortness of breath. I’m not saying you or anyone on here shoukd do what I’ve done but my quality of life on these meds, was literally, no life. Best of Irish luck. 🇮🇪🇮🇪

I find this post helpful - began Anastrozole end Feb 24. This describes my emotional symptoms exactly - now feel I’m not alone or going mad. Due to very severe back /hip pain had break from it from mid July - mid Sept, now recommenced but symptoms not so severe ( or not yet!) weepiness etc not quite so hard to control as previously but still an unpredictable factor. Thank you for this post - gives me hope!

@reflector75, I'm so glad that you found the posts helpful as you recommence treatment. How are you doing?

Hello Rosa, i hope you continue to improve! I feel better evevyday after stopping Anastrazole, i had 3 years remaining on this medication and just knew i couldnt bare the aches and pains any longer.. the best of luck

I am 79, on Anastrozole for a little over 2 years, I didn’t realize how much these drugs can affect your quality of life. I stopped because of recurrent UTIs, anxiety and aches and pains. I have only been off for one month, so we shall see.

I am 79, on Anastrozole for a little over 2 years, I didn’t realize how much these drugs can affect your quality of life. I stopped because of recurrent UTIs, anxiety and aches and pains. I have only been off for one month, so we shall see.