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I am curious if weight influences Anastrozole side effects. The standard dose of 1 mg might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826902/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

On Anastrozole for two years and have not had weight gain .

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058672/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 8:53am

I actually went on weight watchers and lost what I needed to lose and have maintained...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609200/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2021

My switch to letrozole eliminated the aches and pains, bit the hair thinning and weight struggles...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86425/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2017

Hi my doctor has prescribed Tamoxifen for me following double mastectomy. I am wondering if anyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065322/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10 9:19am

I so agree with Chris. Like her, I had tons of chemo and got down to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673747/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2022

It sounds like side effects of Anastrozole to me. I'm taking Anastrozole. My blood pressure is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002196/

Discussion: Hypothyroidism after breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 1:13am

Does anyone have weight gain from Anastrozole or Exemestane?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058204/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 9:30am

I am on Anastrozole and am gaining a lot of weight. Anyone else?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608969/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

Congratulations on weight loss, it’s a struggle to balance benefits with side effects.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797389/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

Yes, weight gain has been one of the side effects for me.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/253469/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2019

Age and weight should play a factor in reduced dosage effectiveness.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/320980/

Discussion: Exemestane and Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2020

I gained almost 30 pounds and I eat plant based whole foods. I have already lost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220048/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I didn't gain weight. My attitude was I would rather have pain or even disability (bones)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655132/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

No weight gain. Trying to eat veggie and fruit if I’m hungry and drinking green tea

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058758/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 10:32am

I did not have an increase in the CA 27.29… I had a decrease and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308855/

Discussion: Your weight and your CA 27.29 reading

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2020

Welcome, @gcroemer, @vivi1 posed a similar question in this helpful discussion: - Taking a Lower Dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752298/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

I believe there is. As others have said, it is a side effect that I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321423/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Me too. I switched to a polar fleece blanket to help with weight. I tried a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150574/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 2 6:49am

I was switched to Exemestane and the this makes me very tired and I have gained...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082382/

Discussion: Switching from anastrozole to exemestane: Anyone made this switch?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 9:02am

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