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Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 8, 2021 | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
I started on Anastrozole 1mg several months ago. I am in a research project through Dr Sideras about effective dosages of Anastrozole. I would contact Dr Sideras’s office and ask about it.
I have severe fibromyalgia and this Rx has intensified my insomnia, chronic muscle/joint pain, fatigue and it’s caused an increase in mood changes (anxiety,depression) on top of those I experienced with fibro each day. 😞
Waiting for results of blood testing of estrogen levels. Praying Anastrozole is working.
Thinking of changing to Letrozole which research shows as causing less side effects.
Anyone out there with fibromyalgia and taking an aromatase inhibitor? What side effects are you experiencing?
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I asked my oncologist this same question regarding effective dosage. I’ve been taking Anastrozole for almost 2 years. 1mg for everyone does not seem right. I had never had my estrogen level tested, so how do doctors know if Anastrozole is working. I’m 68 snd ‘maybe’ my estrogen was fairly low when I had my surgery. There was not a baseline to compare to now. My oncologist said ‘he takes it for granted’ that it is working. I requested estrogen test and had test June 24th. Waiting on results. I’ll post when I get results. Good luck.
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Cerwin, I believe @elizm @gwinter @buckimom and @trese5524 have fibromyalgia and are or have been taking an aromatase inhibitor. They may be able to share the side effects they experience or symptoms of fibro that may have been intensified.