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Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Posted by trixie1313 @trixie1313, Mar 7, 2019

I've seen many messages about anastrozole, but does anyone prefer to take this in the morning or evening? I'm wondering if side effects are less via day or night?

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buckimom | @buckimom | Mar 7, 2019
In reply to @trixie1313 "That's what I was thinking - I haven't started the pills yet as I'm a bit..." + (show)
@trixie1313

That's what I was thinking - I haven't started the pills yet as I'm a bit afraid of all the side effects that everyone has mentioned, but my hubby told me to just try it and see how it goes. Even the oncologist says we can trade for another one if this fails.

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@trixie1313 - remember Trixie, not everyone experiences the difficult side effects. I was symptom free for the 1st year. Give it a try and good luck!

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karendb | @karendb | Mar 7, 2019
In reply to @buckimom "@Karendb - hi Karen, I’ve been on Arimidex for about 1 1/2 years." + (show)
@buckimom

@karendb - hi Karen, I’ve been on Arimidex for about 1 1/2 years.

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Thank you buckimom. You have given me hope. I started taking mine on Monday and so far so good.

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buckimom | @buckimom | Mar 7, 2019

@karendb - hope springs eternal & that’s a good thing 😊. Let us know how you’re doing.

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support4me | @support4me | Mar 7, 2019

I take mine at bedtime along with Gabapentin which helps with sleep & hot flashes.

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jeannie53 | @jeannie53 | Mar 9, 2019

I started taking it in the mornings but felt it made me very tired during the day. Switched to 8:00 PM and feel that agrees with me now.

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trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Mar 12, 2019

Anyone taking anastrozole having headaches? I just started last night and woke up with a terrific headache that is still going on 4 hours later. Also had soaking night sweats but am used to having those via years of having after surgical menopause and then with chemo.

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huey | @huey | Mar 12, 2019

Can you eat grapefruit and oranges with anastrozole?

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cancersucks | @cancersucks | Mar 26, 2019
In reply to @farmgirl1556 "When I took it I seemed to have trouble sleeping ... when I start it again..." + (show)
@farmgirl1556

When I took it I seemed to have trouble sleeping ... when I start it again I may try mornings🙂
Did anyone have weight gain with it??😌

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Weight gain
Is a side effect

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farmgirl1556 | @farmgirl1556 | Mar 26, 2019
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@cancersucks

Weight gain
Is a side effect

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Thanks so much!!

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sparklegram | @sparklegram | Mar 26, 2019
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@cancersucks

Weight gain
Is a side effect

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Yes, weight gain has been one of the side effects for me.

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