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@farmgirl1556 Yes my weight gain in bad too!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1547491/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 7:18pm

@katie816 Hi! did your symptoms go away, weight gain. Who suggested selenium? Hopefully this works.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545069/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 3:13pm

@claunch, I believe you are referring to GLP-1 medications. "Medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548989/

Discussion: Anyone taken an aromatase inhibitor with GLP-1 weight loss medication?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 4:37pm

@jmab Same here jmab! I quit alcohol and started lifting weights 2-3 times a week, walk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552608/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Action Site: I Now Am Finally Validated

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I’ve been on tamoxifen for 14 months and have not gained weight. But I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989842/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

@mistymar I had a decrease in kidney function while taking exemestane but doctor doesn't seem concerned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545105/

Discussion: Elevated Liver Enzymes When Taking Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 4:15pm

I’m able to maintain my weight on Anastrozole. How does Exemestane effect appetite and weight gain?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87556/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

@malebreastcancer47 I'm also taking 10 mg Tamoxifen, just started Jan. 1st this year. I'm doing ok...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511230/

Discussion: What treatment decisions did you make with stage 1, Oncotype 34?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 12:04pm

Hi Sue, I moved your question about weight gain to this existing discussion so you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995073/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

I assume you want to avoid weight gain rather than trying to add weight? I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915573/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

@annawong, I extended the title of your discussion to reflect your question since there are many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466578/

Discussion: After 5 years on Anastrozole: Is weight loss a withdrawal symptom?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

@kcalhoun You are simply the best.. as someone who has researched too I agree with all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1410900/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

@ riverwatcher If you look at all the possible side effects of anastrozole on Mayo's website,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321422/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Hi Crazydaisy, @riverwatcher asked this same question a while back so I moved your question to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609006/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

I gained weight on anastrazole Stay on it five years went to weight watchers after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072414/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2024

@angele2times Estrogen is continued to be produced in females after menopause by the fat in their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545032/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 2:11pm

I was not able to wear my prosthetic. It irritated my skin as I would sweat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546979/

Discussion: Shirt shopping Very Aggravating

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 7:49am

The pillow was helpful. The cushion for the car seat belt is even more necessary. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554959/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 16 hours ago

Weight gain Is a side effect

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/253467/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2019

I have been asking about this for a while.. I said to my oncologist., since aromataise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394176/

Discussion: Glp-1 medication after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2025

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