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@ francine6829 Femara is one of the aromatase inhibitors. (I take anastrozole, for example.) One of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86799/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2019

What was your side effects to the anastrozole? Did your doctor put you on another hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248123/

Discussion: After Breast Cancer treatment, what next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2019

@appaloosagal So sorry to hear that you continue to struggle with radiation dermatitis. It is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86761/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

Hi @krhubarb and welcome to the Breast Cancer group. I'm tagging a few other members who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/251282/

Discussion: Stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Exemestane and side affects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

Hi, @batm - I've moved your post on anastrozole (Arimidex) here to a discussion called "Arimidex"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219790/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2019

I have been on Anastrozol since November 2018. So far my side effects have been mild....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86721/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2019

also be sure to ask about possible interactions with other drugs that you might be taking....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86675/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2019

@kathyomaha55 @cemd03 As @cemd03 noted, exercise helps with the fatigue (try something easy on arthritic joints...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86672/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2019

I started this drug only in November 2018. So far I have the dry eyes, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86670/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2019

Hello @lisastewart7180, welcome to Connect. You may notice I combined your post with an existing discussion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86634/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

I have been taking Anastrozole for 3 1/2 months, started immediately after 2 months of radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86587/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2018

I welcome all information sharing and encourage feedback. While a link was provided for Anastrozole, I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188290/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2018

Hello @shenriq, I see that joint pain is listed as a side effect of anastrozole, https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/anastrozole-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20061868....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188289/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2018

Breast tissue was removed about 20 months ago, followed by the recommendation that take AI, aromatase...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180196/

Discussion: Can joint pain of aromatase inhibiters (AIs) be reversed completely?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2018

I have been taking anastrozole for 2.5 years now, and it is not clear to me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86439/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2017

Welcome to Connect, @hereigoagain. That must have been a shock after 27 years with no evidence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/152999/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2017

I began taking Anastrozole in January 2017. It was 6 weeks before I began to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86418/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2017

Thank-you for your response, I was thinking that it may be a side effect of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86392/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2017

Hi Kanaazpereira,So nice to hear from you and appreciate your concern. I have no advice on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86378/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2017

I’ve been taking Verzenio with an aromatase inhibitor (first Anastrazole, now exemestane) for almost a year....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152474/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

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