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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole
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I will be 66 in August. I’m currently on a break from cancer meds., but will be going back on Tomoxifin in September. I couldn’t manage the side effects of Anastrozole. My oncologist has given me a break from meds. for a few months. I’m not looking forward to returning to taking it... But I do feel like being on Tomoxifin is better than the return of cancer. Having cancer, then meds. that have miserable side effects is no fun at all; but for me, the alternative of breast cancer returning is even worse! I’ve truly learned from all this what it means to ‘pick your battles’!
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@lisman1408 Same thing I'm going through right now. I'm 65 was on Anastrozole for 6 months felt like I was 90 years old. Took a break on my own for 3 months Doctor gave me Tomixifen and I have cut the dosage. She prescribed 20mg and I cut it in half and take every other day. At this point after the horrible effects of Anastrozole I have decided to start slow. I intend to increase it but for now feel as if some medication is better than none. I have not checked with my doctor on any of this because I know my body and the effects of drugs on it. As you say pick your battles. Good luck to you!