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My conclusion from this sentence in this study "There was no overall difference in the level of oestradiol suppression between the 0.5 or 1.0 mg doses of ZD1033." is that .5mg works just as well as 1.0mg. The only difference happens after the last dose. I've been on Arimidex since March 1st (I had bi-lateral breast cancer - stage 1, ER+ but HERC- in both breasts which were treated by lumpectomy and radiation). I have always been an athlete and eaten well. I have night sweats and terrible pains in my fingers from the Arimidex. I have played with taking it at different times of the day and with/without food as it made me really nauseous at first. I would like to see more studies about taking a half dose of Arimidex.
Thank You for giving us this information. I find it helpful to ask the questions and then find some possible answers. Many women refuse these treatments due to being a one size fits all. I think it is very helpful to understand why it is this way.