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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Posted by tinalove @tinalove, Jan 31, 2016

I completed all treatments for breast cancer but now I am supposed to take hormone blocker, named anastrozole. im concerned about the side effects. Has anyone here taken it and did anyone have hair loss?

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sequoia | @sequoia | Jun 22, 2021
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@mari

i'm blaming Anastrozole on 2 trigger fingers! Had surgery on 1 pointer finger. Lots f PT - still lots of pain, stiffness. Anyone have Anastrozole affect eye? Eye Dr. says not caused by Anastrozole But! Its like someone took thumb dipped in grey paint and smeared on lower 1/2 of eye. Blurry! Thats' my close up eye! Anyone have eye problems. ? Please tell - I'd rather go off Anastrozole and get breast checked every month then to have these dreadful side effects!

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I’m sorry you are having these side effects. I’m not having hand or eye issues Yet! How long have you been on it?

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sandyrob | @sandyrob | Jun 26, 2021
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@sequoia

Thank you jejones. Blood test scheduled for June 24

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Hello sequoia..... what was the outcome of June 24 test?

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sequoia | @sequoia | Jun 26, 2021

I haven’t seen results yet. I’m finding it interesting as when I do my yearly bloodwork, I see it almost the same day & and I’m not seeing it hearing anything. I’ll post when I get results. Thanks

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omega20 | @omega20 | Jun 28, 2021
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@leemiller

I've been taking anastrozole for almost a year, and am cautiously thinking the side effects have been minimal. My main concern is its contribution to my osteoporosis. I have been seeing an OT to learn how to increase bone mass.

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I have been on anastrozole since 1/4/2021. Some days I do not feel great and have a tendency to blame the drug. I am now debating whether to take Reclast, Zomata or Prolia for osteoporosis (left hip lumbar neck). Anyone have info on these?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 4, 2021
In reply to @omega20 "I have been on anastrozole since 1/4/2021. Some days I do not feel great and have..." + (show)
@omega20

I have been on anastrozole since 1/4/2021. Some days I do not feel great and have a tendency to blame the drug. I am now debating whether to take Reclast, Zomata or Prolia for osteoporosis (left hip lumbar neck). Anyone have info on these?

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Hi Omega, Good question about medications for osteoporosis. You might be interested in these related discussions:

- Anyone taking adjuvant bisphosphonates for bone health? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/adjuvant-bisphosphonates/

- Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/zometa-infusions/

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sequoia | @sequoia | Jul 5, 2021
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@sandyrob

Hello sequoia..... what was the outcome of June 24 test?

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The results in my portal show
Estrone (LC/MS/MS). <10 pg/mL
Estradiol Ultrasensative (LC/MS/MS). <10 pg/mL
I do not know what these mean and my oncologist hadn’t called me. I need to call him.
Any info from you or others would be helpful. TIA

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jejones | @jejones | Jul 5, 2021
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@sequoia

The results in my portal show
Estrone (LC/MS/MS). <10 pg/mL
Estradiol Ultrasensative (LC/MS/MS). <10 pg/mL
I do not know what these mean and my oncologist hadn’t called me. I need to call him.
Any info from you or others would be helpful. TIA

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My experience is that they won't tell you any number lower then <10 on either of these... I found that frustrating, but my oncologist seemed to be satisfied with these numbers. Perhaps you will have better information from your care team.

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sequoia | @sequoia | Jul 5, 2021
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@jejones

My experience is that they won't tell you any number lower then <10 on either of these... I found that frustrating, but my oncologist seemed to be satisfied with these numbers. Perhaps you will have better information from your care team.

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Thank you. I’ll talk w/ my oncologist

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sequoia | @sequoia | Jul 8, 2021
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@sequoia

Thank you. I’ll talk w/ my oncologist

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I had an appointment with a PA that specializes in hormones. I did a consult w/ her. I gave her my history etc. She told me that .<10 was good, but understood me wanting a number. She recommended a Saliva Test. This test gives specific numbers. Of course insurance doesn’t pay for the test. $45 but I think it will be worth it. Not surprising to me - there is no correlation between the blood estrogen test snd the saliva test - so can’t do a comparison 🤷‍♀️ OBTW, I still have not received a call from my oncologist regarding the blood test taken on 6/24/21. That is just not right!

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omega20 | @omega20 | Jul 9, 2021

I am taking anastrozole (breast cancer lumpectomy and now oncologist wants me to take Zometa for osteoporosis (left hip lumbar neck 3.1). This will be by infusion starting September 3, 2021. Can anyone share their experience with this drug. The anastrozole has been a relatively positive experience and I do hate to'"rock the boat".

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