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Hi All- I am taking anastrozole and doing ok. I have a question that I haven’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87246/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2019

@angiemal thanks so much for the insight. The hot flashes aren’t too bad but the night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412990/

Discussion: Has anyone on Letrozole had night sweats and poor sleep?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2025

Hold the press????? I just got the results of a blood test confirming hypercalcemia and high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530644/

Discussion: Has anyone on letrozole experienced extreme fatigue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 10:49am

I took the second shot of Prolia- and that is the last one. The nerve pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045984/

Discussion: Breast cancer patient also with osteoporosis: AI, Prolia and Reclast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2024

I had pain in my feet, knees, hips and occasionally my back. My mood swings were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204579/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2025

Hi all, With respect to melatonin in the treatment of cancer, I have found more information:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909310/

Discussion: Circulating tumor cells to determine risk of recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

I took anastrozole for about 11 months. My side effects were severe joint pain, hot flashes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1441468/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2025

Exemestane worked best for me for awhile, less joint aches but I ended up having a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539276/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 6:52am

I did get some nausea in the evening (but before I took it), and sometimes only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169158/

Discussion: Anyone taking Effexor for menopause symptoms?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

I am 61, I am currently on Exemestane. Anastrozole did NOT agree with my body …...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080868/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Dear Butterflyeffect777, I have similar case, I declined radiation treatment, took Tamoxifen 5mg for about 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915039/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I have also tried CBD Oil - pretty much the same result, that is nothing. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87270/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2019

Hi Colleen, the only other side effect is insomnia. I went through the same thing at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86404/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2017

@prc73 I'm in the same boat.. ER/PR+/HER2-, stage 1 grade 3 IDC, 57 and already having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469557/

Discussion: Glp-1 medication after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2025

I have been on Anastrozole for a year now. I am thinking of taking a break....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86754/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

I’m 61. Anastrozole did not agree with me at all. Took a break from it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155703/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2024

I have been on it for a couple months now. Only a slight increase in hot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210922/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2025

@baker1 Since starting anastrozole in January 2018, I've had a number of side effects, but the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87302/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2019

I am also on Anastrozole and hair thinning with insomnia are my biggest issues. The drastically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978635/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

I’ve had insomnia long before I was on an AI. I take a low dose ambien...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662765/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2021

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