ARIMIDEX Reviews (ANASTROZOLE)

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ARIMIDEX  (ANASTROZOLE):  Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.   FDA Approval Date: 1995-12-27 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  Stage 4 endometrial cancer Did experience joint pain at first but seems to have disappeared. Hot flashes. Nearly 18 months in remission from stage 4. So it seems to be working at the moment F 48 1 days
1
9/5/2016
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 5  Breast Cancer stage 3 Joints ache, high cholesterol, osteopenia, hot flashes in the beginning. I posted about 3 years ago and stated exercise has really helped to lower cholesterol and with joint pain. I do need to add that my 5 years was over in May but new studies have shown that 10 years on Arimidex really is better than 5 years. My oncologist suggested I keep taking the Arimidex After a double mastectomy, chemo, and radiation, I can deal with this if it will prevent my cancer from returning. The only reason I rated this a 5 is I believe it has kept my cancer from returning. F 59 5 years
1 MG 1X day
8/15/2016
 5  Stage 2A invasive lobular carcinoma none I saw the post from 7/7/2016 and see that we are both starting the journey together. I started on 7/4/2016. I'm posting and hope to do updates at the 6 month and 1 year marks. So far, so good. No side effects. I found this website when I was searching for links asking the question as to how soon will I feel side effects. I might end up being the lucky one or else it will hit me like a train! I am presently taking a multi-vitamin that my radiologist said was very good. Taking extra D-3 as a friend of mine who also had breast cancer took it and came back with excellent bone scans. I had an Oncotype score of 10 and with no family history of cancer, being in good physical condition, I did radiation treatment only and it was recommended that I take Arimidex for 5 years. It was pretty much determined that taking HRTs may have triggered my cancer, so no more of that! F 65 2 weeks
1 mg 1X day
7/16/2016
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 5  Breast cancer stage 1 er+ her2+ Infrequent hot flashes exacerbation of thumb joint pain ( had before BC). More stiffness after extended physical activity and some insomnia. Even tho stage one I wanted to aggressively treat. Lumpectomy no lymph node involvement chemo and rads. The side effects I think are partially the drug ane partially old age! Plan on finishing the 5 year regimen. Also lowered my magnesium level so taking supp along w calcium. Nothing severe enuf to make me stop 2years F 59
1X day
5/1/2016
 5  BCIS and Lobular cancer - both remo Hair loss. Distressing hot flushes. I believe that it kept me free of cancer for 10 years. F 80 10 years
10mg.
9/7/2015
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 5  Breast cancer. After radiation I have fibromyalgia as well as arthritis. I have most of the side effects that are listed. I do get bone scans to make sure there are no changes. I want to take it for 10 years. I have read that some doctors are doing this. If it helps keep cancer away, I am happy. F 65 6 years
1 mg
8/9/2015
 5  Prevent breast cancer recurrence Some joint pain, hot flashes and night sweats I am so happy there is a drug that is helping save my life. I take my pill at night and can't wait to take it knowing that it is helping prevent BC recurrence. I will take this pill as long as I have to. I owe it to myself and those around me to suck it up and do everything I can to fight this disease. I am very grateful and lucky I have the type of breast ca that is very treatable with Arimidex. There are those who have other types of BC that aren't as lucky. Exercising, eating right and taking stress out of your life will help one tolerate the side effects of the drug. We need to be grateful there is a pill that can help. F 51 4 months
1 mg 1X day
5/31/2015
 5  BC oestrogen dependant Thinning hair, weight gain, dry facial skin patches, and diagnosed with glaucoma recently. I am alive and well so will continue to take it F 69 8 years
1mg 1X day
5/27/2015
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 5  BC stage 3b hormonal therapy Depression;aggravated severe chemo permanent side effects(surgery followed by dose dense trial - 6 FEC every 2 weeks/18 weekly taxanes) then radiation. i.e. bone/joint/muscle pain; neuropathy; Followed prescribed regimen for 8 yrs. (1 mg/day) despite side effects which I managed with pain meds. Quality of life was good (Hey, I was alive,working etc.) Depression was the hardest to manage. In 2010 diagnosed with CML (a major blow). Howeve. I felt as tho I had dodged another bullet as it was discovered early and treatable. However meds for CML had same side effects as arimidex so I discontinued arimidex so I could take CML meds and continue with a decent quality of life. In in 2012-13 CA15 tumor markers start climbing gradually and in Dec 2013 had scans which showed a very tiny spot on lung. Doc put me back on Arimidex and tumor markers immediately started lowering and scans showed tiny spot getting smaller! All due to Arimidex! However Arimidex combined with ongoing CML drugs = disabling. I'm now on reduced dosage of Sprycel (cml), still taking Arimidex and life is manageable. I am very thankful for Arimidex. Even during the initial 8 years I thought of it as my life saver and took it religiously. Cheers for Arimidex! F 66 9 years
1 mg/day
4/1/2015
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 5  Breast cancer Some aches in wrists, vaginal dryness F 71 10 years
1 mg 1X day
12/19/2014
 5  breast cancer Massive hot sweats, agony bone pain, broken sleep, feeling of just sheer illness! The only positive thing is, its keeping me alive, for which I am truly grateful! F 59 10 years
1 x 30mg
11/15/2014
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 5  early stage breast cancer 1a Just lately, I THINK arimidex is responsible for two bouts of severe vomiting and concurrent diarrhea less than 2 weeks apart. Can find no other reason for this. I'm sure arimidex contributes to the pain I have from DJD in thoracic and lumbar spine, wrists, knees and ankles. Also some depression, very emotional and fatigue. Just the latest two episodes of vomiting and diarrhea occurring together and waking me from sound sleep are troublesome. I can't imagine going through too many of those episodes---the other side effects I can put up with if cancer doesn't reoccur. F 69 3 years
1 mg 1X day
8/9/2014
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 5  Stage1 invasive ca;mastectomy x 2 Significant insomnia, hot flashes, increase of joint pain, arthritis, & back pain. Total vaginal dryness, which make any sexual activity very painful. OTC lubricants do not relieve this at all... I plan to continue the Arimidex for the recommended 5 years. I did have a "micro Mets" in the 1st lymph node. The next 2 were negative. Along with my PCP & my oncologist, we are managing symptoms, with the exception of the vaginal dryness. No one seems to care that a woman may want to remain sexually active after a mastectomy! If I could give up 1 side effect, it would be the vaginal changes secondary to the elimination of the estrogen in my body! F 63 6 months
1 mg 1X day
3/8/2014
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 5  breast cancer I have not experienced any side effects F 60 1 years
1mg
12/14/2013
 5  Breast cancer Moderate hot flashes and night sweats. As of 9/15/13 am officially off "the pill". 5 yr mark this past June. So far so good on no side effects from coming off Arimidex. Not finding too much on Internet on coming off the pill. F 58 5 years
1 MG
9/20/2013
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 5  Metastatic ER+ breast cancer Severe hot flashes, poor short-term memory and executive function, inability to concentrate, extremely dry mucous membranes, foot and hand cramps, leg pain, blurry vision. For 2 1/2 years I have had no evidence of disease so I work hard to manage side effects. F 72 5 years
5mg 1X day
6/25/2013
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 5  breast cancer Hot flashes F 65 4 years
6/7/2013
 5  Grade 1, stage IIa,ER+PR+HER2-,4cm night sweats and hot flashes not as bad or frequent as menopause. headaches, no bone pain yet, they keep asking me if I have any. slight weight gain, totally no libido. I have totally changed the way I eat. Only whole foods, no processed foods, only whole grains, fruits veggies nuts and seeds. switched to e-cigs(weight gain attributed to this) Had a second MRI in Jan. my tumor has shrunk to 2cm. I have refused chemo because of my results from the Oncotype DX Assay tests. My number came in at 12 which means chemo would be unlikely to help shrink my tumor. I will keep taking this pill until my tumor is gone, and I will not have surgery. My surgeon says that new studies have found that it will be more effective to take this med for 10 yrs intstead of 5. I will continue taking it. F 54 6 months
1mg 1X day
2/19/2013
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 5  Stage 3C Her2+ Breast Cancer Dec. 2012 I started with pain in my feet and then in my hands. I feel very strongly that arimidex has helped to keep me in remission. I had mild side effects in the beginning, but nothing I couldn't handle.I have been on arimidex for 6 years 7 months. I am going for acupuncture and it's helping. Thankful for this drug and blessed I am still here!!! My oncologist would take me off in a heartbeat if it was necessary. F 61 6 years
1 mg 1X day
1/31/2013
 5  breast cancer Small amount of wrist ache, my fatigue is dir to chemotherapy according to my oncologist. have been on med 5yrs and happy to be so. can't stop it any other way . 69 4 years
12/11/2012
  

ARIMIDEX  (ANASTROZOLE):  Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.   FDA Approval Date: 1995-12-27 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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