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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Posted by tinalove @tinalove, Jan 31, 2016

I completed all treatments for breast cancer but now I am supposed to take hormone blocker, named anastrozole. im concerned about the side effects. Has anyone here taken it and did anyone have hair loss?

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elizm | @elizm | Mar 22, 2019

@farmgirl1556
I have lost ap. a pound each month since starting anastrozole... and I take only half-a-dose.

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farmgirl1556 | @farmgirl1556 | Mar 22, 2019

Did u gain on tamoxofien or anastrozole ? I was on tamoxifen for about 3 years .

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azlane | @azlane | Mar 22, 2019
In reply to @sparklegram "Good morning everyone. I've been taking Arimidex for 14 months. I'm 74 and I've experienced hair..." + (show)
@sparklegram

Good morning everyone. I've been taking Arimidex for 14 months. I'm 74 and I've experienced hair loss, insomnia, depression, joint pain, and pain in my hands, . Has anyone had a positive experience with switching to Femara or a different medication? Of course I will continue taking one of the drugs, but do they all have equal preventative properties?

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I had to switch to tomoxifin because I had osteopenia, I have very little side effects but I do have knee aches but I'm also exercising more, it's been two weeks of consistent exercise. I did gain 10lbs, first year, I'm on year three of tomoxifin.

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buckimom | @buckimom | Mar 22, 2019
In reply to @sparklegram "@buckimom Thank you! I'm seeing a doctor today and hoping for some pain meds so I..." + (show)
@sparklegram

@buckimom Thank you! I'm seeing a doctor today and hoping for some pain meds so I can sleep tonight! (I thought I had sent this earlier, but it didn't appear. I'm still learning the ins and outs of the site).

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@sparklegram - good luck!

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buckimom | @buckimom | Mar 22, 2019
In reply to @francine6829 "Have you asked your oncologist about switching to another pill?" + (show)
@francine6829

Have you asked your oncologist about switching to another pill?

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@francine6829 - I see oncologist on the 25th😊

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sparklegram | @sparklegram | Mar 22, 2019

@francine6829- I'm seeing her in 2 weeks and I'll ask her then.

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francine6829 | @francine6829 | Mar 22, 2019

Have you asked your oncologist about switching to another pill?

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sparklegram | @sparklegram | Mar 22, 2019
In reply to @buckimom "@sparklegram - I’m sorry you’re in such pain. I’ve had 3 knee replacements and was very..." + (show)
@buckimom

@sparklegram - I’m sorry you’re in such pain. I’ve had 3 knee replacements and was very surprised to have excruciating pain in my knees, walking with two canes. Finally went to my surgeon, received cortisol shots which helped immensely. Hoping you find relief soon❤️. P.S. Love your name sparklegram 😊

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@buckimom Thank you! I'm seeing a doctor today and hoping for some pain meds so I can sleep tonight! (I thought I had sent this earlier, but it didn't appear. I'm still learning the ins and outs of the site).

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jeannie53 | @jeannie53 | Mar 22, 2019
In reply to @sparklegram "Has anyone experienced pretty severe upper leg and knee pain from Anastrozole? I'm seeing a doctor..." + (show)
@sparklegram

Has anyone experienced pretty severe upper leg and knee pain from Anastrozole? I'm seeing a doctor today because I haven't been able to sleep for 3 nights due to severe leg pain.

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I have the exact same thing. Last night I could hardly walk it was so bad I also had tingling in my legs. This has been on and off shortly after I started the medicine in October. Generally my legs feels weak even when there is no pain. Good luck at the doctor hope you get some relief.

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sparklegram | @sparklegram | Mar 22, 2019
In reply to @francine6829 "On Femura have knee and heel pain. Does not keep me up at night. Are you..." + (show)
@francine6829

On Femura have knee and heel pain. Does not keep me up at night. Are you exercising at all?

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@francine6829 Yes, I work out at the YMCA and I walk a lot! Not this week though because of this pain.

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