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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, 2024

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

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

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

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 was on Anastrazole and maintained weight but other side effects, primarily constant muscle and joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239465/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

@knm6302 I'm 72 & I take a half-dose (10mg) of Tamoxifen (started Jan. 1st) & I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520977/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 11:38am

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, 2024

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....gained alot of weight and my food and beverage selections are strict also.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233195/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2025

I have been reading up on all the comments. Most are about the effects when they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466848/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

I have always had weight issues… just chubby - I would have to say possibly- if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144987/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

@neveragainvaccines Not sure this article will help, but has suggestions for protein sources. Hopefully few on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154902/

Discussion: How to not lose muscle mass during Chemo: any tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

I haven't gained weight since exemestane but that's probably because I've been watching my diet after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088032/

Discussion: Anastrozole fatigue - what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

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, 2024

Here is what my pcp and new oncologist told me …they don’t necessarily make you gain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238925/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2025