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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole
I completed all treatments for breast cancer but now I am supposed to take hormone blocker, named anastrozole. im concerned about the side effects. Has...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 18 11:21am
Side effects from anastrozole and or Ibrance
Has anyone had any issues with your toes and toenails from either of these drugs. None of my drs are willing to say or think...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 9, 2021
Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss
I’ve been on Anastrozole 1mg for 6 months after right mastectomy for IDC. Has anyone had problems with thumb or finger joints? I researched “popping...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 21, 2025
When do side effects of anastrozole begin?
I will be starting my first day on anastrozole and wanted to know when I should expect to see any side effects. Also, what time...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 30 10:33am
Osteopenia, a side effect of Anastrozole: Any advice?
I have been on anastrozole for 2 years for breast cancer and now I have been diagnosed with osteopenia.I take calcium and Vitamin D.Any advice...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 24, 2025
Anastrozole: Any studies on its side affects?
I want to know if there is anyone out there studying the side affects of anastrozole. I've been on it now for almost three years...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 9 8:54am
Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?
I’m about to start at 52. I don’t know if I’m in menopause bc I took hrt before being diagnosed w early stage bc. My...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 30, 2025
Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?
Monday, July 23rd, after consulting with Dr. Loprinzi, we decided to have me stop taking anastrozole. (Arimidex). It has been 5 years since I started...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 13 10:51pm
Anastrozole and side effects...hair loss/thinning and hair regrowth
I started taking anastrozole in May 2018. The worst side effect I had was hot flashes, but I was undergoing radiation and it was a...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 6, 2024
Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?
I have ALS and LCIS. I had a lumpectomy in July 2024 and began Anastrozole. After 7 weeks the burning scalp, hair falling out and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 20, 2024
Has anyone had increased heart rate as a side effect from anastrozole?
Has anyone had increased heart rate as a side effect from anastrozole? I’m taking the generic version and have had spells of dizziness mostly during...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 7, 2022
Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?
I was on anastrozole 1 mg. for 28 months. Clear mammograms last 2 years. (Had cardiac bypass surgery 20 years ago. Have dealt with blood...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 14 8:59pm
Anyone take Anastrozole every other day?
I wonder if anyone here takes Anastrozole every other day. If so, does it lessen your side effects? Thank you.
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 21 4:25pm
Persistent cough after starting Anastrozole, how can I manage it?
I started Anastrazole 4 weeks ago and I developed a cough. I cough all day and night as well. I am exhausted from coughing. I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 3 1:03pm
Anastrozole Brain Fog
I started taking Anastrozole in October 2018 after radiation for stage 2 breast cancer. Has anyone had ‘brain fog’ or memory loss with this medication?...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 1 12:49pm
Recovery time after Anastrozole/aromatase inhibitors
Greetings Everyone, I took Anastrozole for one year. I had severe arch/foot and leg pain that did not improve. I’ve been off the AI four...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 33 minutes ago
Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?
I have been taking anastrozole for only 5 months now. I had a lumpectomy and 20 radiation treatments. Just recently I have been experiencing nervousness...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 27 2:57pm
Arimidex vs anastrozole
Has anyone tried brand name Arimidex to see if side effects are reduced? I am on anastrozole and have many of the side effects. I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 6, 2025
Sadness: Due to Anastrozole or Just Dealing With Breast Cancer?
I was a 24 year breast cancer survivor in September 2021 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer again. I had a bilateral mastectomy in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 22, 2025
Has anyone on Anastrozole had eye/sight problems?
I’ve been on Anastrozole since march, I’ve had side effects that have been discussed here but I haven’t seen anyone mention eye or seeing troubles....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 2 days ago