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I was taking Anastrozole at night before bed. That's what was recommended. After about 7-10 days,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961186/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I have been on Anastrazole .since 2021. The only side effect I have noticed is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960947/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I’m supposed to be taking anastrozole. I haven’t started it yet. I have the same worry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960378/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

My understanding is that AIs cut the possibility of recurrence by 60%. My oncologist- world renowned-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959272/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I’m 60 and started anastrozole in June. I had many/most side effects that you hear- constant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948623/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I am exactly the same. DCIS Invasive, Stage 1, age 74 normal weight (until I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943460/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I’m now on exemestane. Eason Anastrozole fir 28 months and my back pain will never end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942159/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I was on Anastrazole for 2 months, could not stand the side effects and was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919629/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I was diagnosed with breast cancer a little over 5 years ago. I was a stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915547/

Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Hello! It sounds like you’re doing well. I was diagnosed almost five years ago and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910470/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I am 1 year into anastrozole for my breast cancer. My side effects are about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887718/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

I was on Anastrozole for 5 years for my breast cancer. I truly had no side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887384/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

I have to confess that if I was given appropriate info at the onset at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885413/

Discussion: Remedies for Joint Discomfort/Pain on AI ( Anastrozole)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

@sirene many of us have taken aromatase inhibitors like anastrazole and letrozole with few side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881247/

Discussion: My path report says invasive ductal carcinoma with apocrine features.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

I was on anastrozole for 12 months before getting switched to exemestane. I had HORRIBLE joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870508/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Full disclosure, the decisions I made were based on invasive ductal carcinoma, not DCIS. I agree...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860752/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

Yes! I had terrible plantar fasciitis. I kept plugging along and went to a local podiatrist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857779/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I am no one year in on Anastrozole; minimal acceptable side effects mitigated by yoga, stretching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857658/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I have been taking Anastrozole for 4.5 years. I am due to stop in January 31,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857337/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I am new to this site and also have questions about Anastrozole. I’ve been on it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857311/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

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