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Timing of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) - taking day or night?
I've seen many messages about anastrozole, but does anyone prefer to take this in the morning or evening? I'm wondering if side effects are less...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 15 9:53am
Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?
I was diagnosed in April 2024 stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma - estrogen positive. I had lumpectomy and radiation my onco score was 12 so...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 28 8:56am
Tamoxifen or AI
I know side effects are different for everyone, but curious... Anyone try both Tamoxifen and Anastrozole? Which one caused the least amount of side effects?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 13, 2023
Switching from anastrozole to exemestane: Anyone made this switch?
My oncologist switched me from Anastrozole to Exemestane.. anybody familiar with this medicine? Side effects? I’m always scared to switch meds.
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 5, 2025
Toremifene. Just started. Side effects?
Hi. I was taking anastrozole and could not tolerate the side effects. So now I am on this medication and I’m wondering what you know...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 6, 2025
Treatment-related skin issues: Hives and itching
I was on Anastrozole following stage 2A breast cancer radiation. After about 4 months on Anastrozole I started breaking out in hives and severe itching....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 22, 2025
Has anyone had a Prolia injection?
Bone density poor results. I’m taking Verenzio and Anastrozole. Wonder about side effects.
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 20, 2024
Anastrozole for 2 years and Having Stomach Issues
Hi. I’m new to the group. I’ve been on Anastrozole for 2 years and have recently developed stomach issues with loose stools. I’m wondering if...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 24, 2025
Has anyone had uterine problems from anastrozole?
I have been on Arimidex for 4 months and a pelvic ultrasound revealed uterine fluid that will have to be biopsied...no fluid was detected 8...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 10, 2023
Anastrozole and Restless Legs Syndrome
I have been on anastrozole for about 3 mos following lumpectomy and radiation, and the main side effects have been joint pain and some fatigue....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 18, 2025
Has anyone gotten a breast infection while on anastrozole?
I started anastrozole mis- June 2023. I started having side effects maybe after a month, headaches, joint aches, moody, tired, fatigued… Dr ordered brain MRI...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 23, 2023
What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?
I've been taking anastrozole for six months to shrink tumors in preparation for surgery. I stopped taking it about a week and a half ago...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 6, 2025
Anyone experienced dizziness or optical changes with exemastane
Hello I’ve tried letrozole, anastrozole with terrible side effects. Now on exemastane for 4 weeks. I’m experiencing much dizziness and found out at my annual...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 6, 2024
Joint and muscle pain with exemestane
I started taking exemastane after trying anastrozole ,the anastrozole i took for a month and had painful joints and muscels,my dr. Let me stop and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 19 1:30pm
Toremifene side effects?
Hi. I was taking anastrozole and I had terrible headaches fogginess and fatigue. My doctor put me on a three week holiday and now I’m...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 2, 2025
Anastrozole - should I take?
I'm 73, and was recently diagnosed with stage ER/PR+, HER-2- Invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 1a, of the R Breast and had a lumpectomy. I have...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 28, 2025
Anastrozole: Is it worth it?
About to start the five year drug....has anyone not taken any of these drugs? Don’t know if the side effects and quality of life during...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 16 3:28pm
Anastrozole and vestibular disease
I have been on anastrozole for 3 months with minimal side effects, Last Friday, as I was finishing up and preparing to leave work, I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 28 10:27am
How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?
I have been on Anastrozole for four weeks. I have brain fog, joint pain and extreme fatigue. My Doctor wants to switch me to Exemestane.I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 13, 2022
Ribociclib (Kisqali) side effect issues
I am NED since October 13,2025. HR+ HER2 low High risk. I am currently on Anastrozole and Kisqali. Have been on them since December of...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 19 8:10am