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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole
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On anastrozole one of the strange side effects was my toes and shoulders were achy - but after about 6 months that side effect went away. The pain in my hands only got worse - so after 12 months I switched to Exemestane. My hand pain is either 0 or 1 now, where before it was about a 7 for 24/7. Still suffering insomnia and hot flashes - those never go away. Closing in on 2 years now. I hope to go the full 5 years.
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Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s good to know there is another choice of medication if the side effects get worse. I have heard, and I am hoping, that when I finish the medication the side effects will stop as well. I am 1 1/2 years in.