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I have been on Anastrozole for over two years. I have had to take one month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545665/

Discussion: Recovery time after Anastrozole/aromatase inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 11:10am

I guess my biggest question is what is it used for in the scheme of things....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522411/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did your oncologist suggest a drug vacation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 11:27am

@sue417 I had to “fight” with my oncologist to test me - refusing to start anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520377/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 1:24pm

I'm very sorry to hear about these difficult side effects. There are numerous discussions in Breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514604/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Any studies on its side affects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 5:16pm

There are numerous discussions in Breast Cancer about Anastrozole, including side effects. Put "anastrozole" into the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514603/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Any studies on its side affects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 5:14pm

Have not been on letrozole (yet). Say “yet” because it’s the next consideration. Initially Anastrazole and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1529831/

Discussion: Has anyone on letrozole experienced extreme fatigue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 11:09am

@megunique hello, I am interested in your observations. I am struggling on Anastrozole but trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539257/

Discussion: Anastrozole and vestibular disease

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 6:14am

@briarrose I’m on Anastrozole and don’t notice any side effects. Maybe I have them but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544962/

Discussion: Ribociclib (Kisqali) side effect issues

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 12:41pm

@saraabrooks This could have been written by me. I know it is so hard to deal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543622/

Discussion: Anyone take Anastrozole every other day?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 7:32pm

My doctor also switched me from Anastrozole to Exemestane. It's been 4 months and I haven't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079182/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Did you have any problems with the Exemestane? My doctor just switched me to it because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072734/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

After I showed up in my oncologist's office and tried to tell him what the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072509/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2024

Good morning . I’m 61 and on anastrozole after lumpectomy/reconstruction and 15 rounds of radiation. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067090/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I've been on all three, Exemestane, Anastrozole and Letrozole. I was only on Exemestane for 30...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067051/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I was on a Anastrozole for six months. Had to finally get off of it due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067010/

Discussion: When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I took anastrozol for 18 months, due to side effects I quit and now have full...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064434/

Discussion: PTSD after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

I also had a problem with thinning hair while taking anastrozole. I’ve read numerous articles which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061683/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I, too, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia way back in 1997. The diagnosis was secondary to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057141/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

I am a Zometa advocate, but believe me, I can appreciate your concerns about it. Did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055645/

Discussion: Zometa, ONJ, when is it really necessary?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

I had such a terrible time with Anastrozole that I took nothing for a full 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054472/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

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