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Conflicted on taking medication

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 8, 2023 | Replies (99)

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@celestebradham

I’m 60 and started anastrozole in June. I had many/most side effects that you hear- constant headache, bad hand joints, moody, fatigue to name a few. My doctor and I agreed for me to stop taking it for 2-3weeks to see if side effects went away. I did feel back to myself after a couple weeks. I have now started Exemestane. On week 2 and doing well. I have been walking and exercising more, eating better and rarely have alcohol. I’ll hoping this will help.

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Keep us posted regarding the exemestane and how you feel on it. I stopped the Anastrozole after 8 weeks of side effects, felt better back to normal after about 4 weeks off. Do not want to start something and add more intolerance of side effects. I’m 74 and really don’t see the point of feeling awful for next rest of my life.