I have been on Anastrozle for 6 months and was congratulating myself on lack of significant problems when that all changed 1 month ago. It slowly began with minor dizziness and rapidly accelerated to a doze or many more times a day when I feel as if I will blackout. Occasionally, my heart feel like it is pounding in my chest. I should relate that I am 77 and util My BC diagnosis, was blessed to have great health and was not on any medication. I went to my GP a week ago and requested a Lipid profile. My last was 2 years ago and excellent numbers. No longer; LDDL nearly 250. BP 149 over 99. Seven months ago 130 over 80. For years i have weighed between 102 and 106. Now gaining weight at almost 2 pounds a month. I related to my oncologist my concern about taking this drug. While I did not have heart problem, I related that my son died of a massive heart at age 54; my mother also died in her sleep at age 61, my mother’s brother had his first heart attack at age 39 and the list I gave him goes on. My GP said she could write me a prescription for a statin; however, there is no evidence to suggest at my age it would help. I have an appointment in 2 weeks to receive a heart monitor to wear for 2 days. Results will take 2 weeks. I have not contacted my oncologist. I am thinking of visit a different oncologist, a cardiologist and a doctor of geriatric medicine because my current doc is huge on the med. I forgot to mention having hot flashes, which seem more intense but not more frequent.
My ANCO score is 4 with Anastrozle therapy. From the beginning of taking the drug, I was aware it could cause heart problems in elderly patients with a history of familial heart disease. I am extremely upset that the many years I worked very hard to stay heart healthy have been all for nothing after only 6 months on Anastrozle, if that is indeed the case. There is little study done on this in the aged. Thanks to every one for posting; every comment has been helpful.