@islandelder, welcome to Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this active discussion about the side effects of Arimidex (anastrozole). I did this so that you can meet others talking about treatment with aromatase inhibitors. Simply click VIEW & REPLY in the email notification to go to the discussion and read through past comments.

That is curious about the crying jags since switching to Arimidex, but it doesn't surprise me. Mood changes is listed as a common side effect. I'll be interested to hear who else may have experienced this, too. Did you experience any mood differences with Femara?

I had same side effect from Arimidex,increased in anxiety and lots of crying. The oncologist referred me to psychiatrist that placed me on anti-anxiety medication to help with symptoms. I was on Arimidex for 5 months prior to surgery. The medication did what it was suppose to, the tumor decreased in size. I stopped taking day prior to surgery and after a a few days the anxiety dropped. I have already told oncologist I do not want to take Arimidex, she suggested we discuss hormone therapy options in 6 months after done with chemo and radiation.

Crying is OK, it's your body's way to relieve the stress and tension its going thru. Your body feels better afterwards. So have a good cry that's OK. Whats important is that the Arimidex is reducing the cancer growth.