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@biddle1267 I was on it for 8-9 months. Did have problems starting about 4 months in, but I declined to change because it wasn’t “unbearable”. Then at about the 9 month mark, his comment was that I “shouldn’t have to live in pain” and took me off Anastrazole. We waited about 6 weeks - took about 3 to get rid of side effects - and then started exemestane. While there are side effects, for me at least, it’s not the pain I had with Anastrazole. So I’ll keep trucking with this one for a while. Not comfortable coming off because Oncotype + with erratic tumor markers. I’m currently 73.

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@mistymar
Thank you for sharing your experience. I meet with my Dr Monday to discuss my side effects and what options I have. This will be my first visit with him. My previous Dr left the practice to take care of her elderly father.