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@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’ve been on tamoxifen for 14 months and have not gained weight. But I have been...

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Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I’m able to maintain my weight on Anastrozole. How does Exemestane effect appetite and weight gain?

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

@malebreastcancer47 I'm also taking 10 mg Tamoxifen, just started Jan. 1st this year. I'm doing ok...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511230/

Discussion: What treatment decisions did you make with stage 1, Oncotype 34?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 12:04pm

Hi Sue, I moved your question about weight gain to this existing discussion so you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995073/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

I assume you want to avoid weight gain rather than trying to add weight? I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915573/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Thank you for your experiences with weight loss after treatments. I gained 10 pounds after treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471345/

Discussion: Glp-1 medication after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

@annawong, I extended the title of your discussion to reflect your question since there are many...

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Discussion: After 5 years on Anastrozole: Is weight loss a withdrawal symptom?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

@kcalhoun You are simply the best.. as someone who has researched too I agree with all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1410900/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

@ riverwatcher If you look at all the possible side effects of anastrozole on Mayo's website,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321422/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

I have been on Zepbound for 6 months after going through BC treatment in 2022. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1471133/

Discussion: Glp-1 medication after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2025

Hi Crazydaisy, @riverwatcher asked this same question a while back so I moved your question to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609006/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

I gained weight on anastrazole Stay on it five years went to weight watchers after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072414/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2024

Weight gain Is a side effect

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/253467/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2019

I have been asking about this for a while.. I said to my oncologist., since aromataise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394176/

Discussion: Glp-1 medication after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2025

I took both tamoxifen for 5 years and anastrazole for 10. I never gained weight until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915476/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

@anniez1943 Same here anniez! I can't gain weight either. The AI's don't work for me as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431716/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

I always had a belly and after my BM my stomach looked huge! A couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522963/

Discussion: I’ve had a bilateral mastectomy and it looks like I have a basketball

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 6:27am

Hello @carriedibbs I did actually lose a little weight on arimidex (Anastrazole). There is another conversation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919994/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

LOL - I was hoping to lose weight, but with the Taxol chemo, I gained (which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267112/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

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