Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Posted by sandyjr @sandyjr, Jul 22, 2019

Since I started taking anastrozole....June 2018....my glucose and cholesterol readings seem to be increasing...enough for me to be concerned as I do not want to be put on any more medicine...especially for these issues. Has anyone had this problem? I always get copies of my test reports so that I will know what is happening and so that I will not be blindsided at a Dr appointment. Most of the complaints about anastrozole have been about physical discomfort...what about changes in blood tests?

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gldilli | @gldilli | 5 days ago

In reply to @janey42 "That's very interesting. Do you suffer any side-effects from this medication?" + (show)

Not that I’m aware of.

janey42 | @janey42 | 3 days ago

I have increasing glucose, cholesterol levels, along with dramatically increasing b/p after only 7 months on anastrozole. It's very frustrating. I am looking for suggestions about this problem.

mbfsilver | @mbfsilver | 1 hour ago

I've been on Exemestane for 5 years, and have 5 to go. My cholesterol and especially my glucose levels have gone up. I'm 67, and aging plus being overweight have probably contributed to this. I also have some other health conditions and meds that are causing weight gain and higher glucose levels. I lost 20 lbs on Noom in 2023 but various stressors caused me to give up. Bad idea!

I'm back on Noom. Weight loss is really slow, but not gaining is a win. I'm also paying more attention to eating low on the glycemic index. Lots of obstacles, but it's worth it to keep trying.