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Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 29, 2023 | Replies (43)Comment receiving replies
I am new to taking anastrozole, been on it for two months. Having a few symptoms: stiffness in hand joints, tiredness, and off/on dull headache. Ibuprofen has helped a bit with joints and sometimes headaches, oncologist ordered a brain MRI. Waiting for results. ( I had lumpectomy and double reconstructive in April 2023).I am able to stretch and swim which seems to help with tiredness. I’m hoping side effects go away soon.
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I'm having stiffness in finger joints when I wake up. It goes away once I get going with the day.
It's actually helping with sleeping longer. I take it at night before bedtime. My pharmacist said not to drive for 1-1 1/2 hrs after taking bc it can make one dizzy, the reason for taking it at night. The first week I was dizzy when I woke up but no problem now. Check side effects online. I think headaches are listed. Not sure.
Brain MRI came back clear. Talked to oncologist today, asked about percentage that anastrozole would benefit me. They weren’t able to do an onco test due to my cancer being less then 2mm. But cancer is H+. Side effects seemed worse today, headache, fatigue, fogginess and then nauseous started. I’m going to take. 2-3 week break. To see if side effects go away- I may or may not try another drug. I know I can’t/don’t want to feel this way anymore.
I’m looking forward to feeling good again!!
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Although I chose to discontinue Anastrazole for personal reasons, I do know that Acupuncture does help with the side effects of taking AI and in general for Cancer patients.
Sending you comfort and healing on your Cancer Journey 💕🌻