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When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

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Hello..i had lumpectomy 2 weeks ago...
but what are "AI" ?

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aromatose inhibitors

Aromotase Inhibitors. Drugs that shut down estrogen in your body to help cut the chances of recurrence. Anastrozole is one.

I refuse to take them. Would rather have mastectomy and no drugs. I’ve seen the side effects with a good friend. I know they say that everyone is different…I’d rather live my life without the horrible side effects.

@dmosssadler An AI is an aromatase inhibitor. Anastrozole is one of many aromatase inhibitors that prevent the production of estrogen in your body. This is mostly prescribed for cancers that ate feeding off the estrogen in your system, usually for breast cancer patients.