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Can anyone speak to the pros/cons of arimidex vs. tamoxifen?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 18, 2022 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
My experience seems similar. I took aromatase inhibitor for a few months until the joint pain became so extreme I had difficulty walking. Dr switched me to tamoxifen; joint paint less but, esp at night, the pain radiated from my leg and hip joints, so I ended up taking Tylenol every night. I am now on a 2 week hiatus from all meds and the bone/joint pain is gone.
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After reporting my issues to my oncology team and several months trying 2 different meds, I can go off the tamoxifen and will go in for a checkup in the fall. Am glad I kept reporting my issues. It’s hard to question what has been prescribed, but so important to speak up and advocate for yourself.
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Good morning, twice in the 4 1/2 years that I've been on Tamoxifen, I've taken 30 days off with my doctor's OK. I hope your 2 weeks off brings you relief!