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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)Comment receiving replies
I was only on Arimidex for about a month, the side effects were too much; also experienced an increased heart rate. My resting heart rate should be 60-70, its been floating between 83 and 103. Have no history of heart issues, no family history either. Echo was fine, EKG fine, bp fine, bloodwork fine. Seems coincidental that I’m feeling in now. Anyone else have any heart issues during or after Arimidex?? I’m not willing to try any other AI’s until this is resolved, cardiologist agrees.
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I had to go off them after 3 months . I am not ready for the nursing home at 64
It is a known side effect
I am almost 63 and have been on Anastrozole for approx 6 weeks prior to my surgery, I am now 4 weeks out from surgery and having heart racing issues between 70-132. My normal heart rate is in the 60's. Now, I am basically doing nothing but sitting and I am NOT a sitter. Prior to surgery I walked 3 miles per day and am a speed walker, now I am strolling a short distance, then have to sit down due to my heart rate going so high. The only thing I can think of that could be causing this is possibly that prescription I was on. I am currently wearing a 48 hour heart monitor and am very concerned. So, has anyone else had this same trouble from the Anastrozole and now that I have been off of it for 11 days is this heart issue going to go away or am I going to live with this for the rest of my life. I was also having memory issues and joint pain from the drug.
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Hi, @batm - I've moved your post on anastrozole (Arimidex) here to a discussion called "Arimidex" so that you could speak to other members who are already talking about this medication. I'd like to invite members like @tessfair1 @sparklegram @buckimom @nanato6 @cindylb who may have some thoughts for you on the side effects you experienced with this drug, including increased heart rate, and whether they may have had any heart issues with anastrozole (Arimidex).
So, @batm, if I understand correctly, your treatment with this type of medication is on hold till any heart issues are resolved? Is any other type of therapy a possibility at this time?