Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

I’ve been on Arimidex (aka Anastrozole) 5 yrs and hair loss is issue for me. There is plenty of regrowth and did not lose it all! The quality of my hair changed overall. It’s very thin where parted. Good beautician with cuts and style has helped me feel better.
Yoga & exercise helped for joint pains.

I wondered that, too, Francine.

gwinter - why is your oncologist not putting you on a new medication to prevent the cancer from returning?

@kathyomaha55 believe it or not NOTHING! New oncologist

@gwinter I'm sorry that you had BP elevation. I'll be sure to keep an eye on mine when I start. But must have been nice for no bone aches..ugh...makes me feel 50 years older! What are they putting you on next?

@kathyomaha55 I began exemestane no muscle or bone problems at all. But my blood pressure took off. I was on 3 weeks only.

@francine6829 Hi Francine - I'm hoping I do ok on the exemestane..I get 3 weeks off from the Femara and how nice it is. My left knee is hurting less and my hands hurt less. Ankles still a problem but not as bad. If exemestane doesn't work, it's on to Tamoxifen, but doctor is hesitant as my mother had clots in lungs twice in her lifetime so would need to be followed closely. Sounds like many people on Tamoxifen do well.

Took Femura then exemestane- both Same joint pain. Am on Tomoxifen now- no pain

I've taken anastrozole for 9 months - but my hands hurt SO much!! Oncologist is stopping my drugs for 2 weeks. I think she will be switching me to Exemestane. Said the joints won't hurt as much. Anyone have any experience with Exemestane?

@francine6829 Hi Francine, How long have you been on Tomoxifen and what dosage. Thanks