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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trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Jul 21, 2019

In reply to @francine6829 "Why do you think aquaphor prevents cold sores?" + (show)

@francine6829 Probably just keeps lips moist.

francine6829 | @francine6829 | Jul 21, 2019

Why do you think aquaphor prevents cold sores?

trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Jul 21, 2019

In reply to @francine6829 "Trixie, do you use aquaphor on your lips every night" + (show)

@francine6829 Yes, right before I go to bed. If my lips are dry in the daytime, I'll put some on, but usually I'll use those lipstick crayon-type lipsticks in the daytime for color.

francine6829 | @francine6829 | Jul 21, 2019

Trixie, do you use aquaphor on your lips every night

trixie1313 | @trixie1313 | Jul 21, 2019

In reply to @francine6829 "What do you use for cold sores that help either prevent or reduce the outbreaks" + (show)

@francine6829 When they get really bad, Blistex and I also then take zinc tablets. But since I've used the Aquaphor ointment, not getting it like I used to. And then I also noticed that I was stretching my mouth and lips would split...don't ask me why I was doing that...LOL...I do not know!!!

oilermama | @oilermama | Jul 21, 2019

over the counter meds. We get it at Walgreens... I also use Clinique's lip cream; it is expensive but the only thing that I have found that works.

francine6829 | @francine6829 | Jul 21, 2019

In reply to @tammyp "I'm on Letrazole. Every joint in my body has pain. I had a steroid shot in..." + (show)

It was the same for me. Then my oncologist put me on Tomoxifen -much better

francine6829 | @francine6829 | Jul 21, 2019

In reply to @trixie1313 "@baker1 I was given that (Aquaphor healing ointment in tube) as well as CeraVe by another..." + (show)

What do you use for cold sores that help either prevent or reduce the outbreaks

tammyp | @tammyp | Jul 21, 2019

As for the Aquaphor, I use it on my entire body. My Radiation Oncologist highly recommended it. It works on my lips, too.

tammyp | @tammyp | Jul 21, 2019

I'm on Letrazole. Every joint in my body has pain. I had a steroid shot in my hand to relieve the excruciating hand pain. I have received great relief with it and the Diclofenac Sodium. I have also been rubbing little on my knees and seeing relief as well.