ARIMIDEX Reviews (ANASTROZOLE)Average Rating: 2.5 (1431 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ARIMIDEX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ARIMIDEX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | breast cancer | Weight gain, joint pain, total loss of interest in sex... | What happens after 5 years, | F | 46 | 5 years | 2/18/2015 | 1 | Breast Cancer stage 1 her positive | Joint pain, numbness in hands that sometimes burns as if their in fire. A complete emotional roller coaster, from crying to 12 ft tall and fear no one. My Sweet Oncologist was up front all the way. She tried me on the first of this class of drugs and i thought I'd lies my mind. We then went to this which is BAD, but I know what I'm dealing with. She always told me "( these are a Bad a Drugs)"! My memory is so bad it's scarey. It's to the point when something new with my body comes up i just check this site and I find others with the same symptoms !! I hate it for everyone that experiences these side effects, but I'm thankful y'all post them at least I know I'm not losing my mind and I'm not alone. If you never go through this you have no idea. I had a ex coworker who was with me during the beginning and she noticed such the change in me that all I'd hear her say was Your not our same Girl, stop taking it , it's preventive. I wanted to say Yes and what part of that word don't you understand? I'm the one taking chances with my life if I quit not her!!! | I hang in here, because I do believe it helps. A friend if mine has the exact same BC. HER POSITIVE she couldn't handle the side effects and went back to Tamoxifen which doesn't shut down all your estrogen , Bless Her she now has Stage 4 in other places, please pray for her. | F | 58 | 3 years 1mil | 2/18/2015 | 1 | Breast Cancer, Stage 0, Double mast | Unknown | I am not sure if I am having any symptoms due to taking the generic Anastrazole, since my dosage is so low, and also because I have so many other issues, such as RA, degenerative disc disease, bipolar disorder, which would cause the same symptoms of depression, joint pain, back pain, etc. I just know that I feel older than 54 years old. And I agree with anyone that said that it is all poison and cancer is big business. I want to get off all my meds, because, I, like some of you, believe that God is the Great Physician and if it is my time to go, then nothing I can do, no pill I can take, will change that. | F | 54 | 9 months 1 mg 1X day | 2/14/2015 | 3 | Breast Cancer Stage 2A | When I looked at the Top 20 Side effects reported on this site I have experienced or still experiencing all but a Hip Fracture. I am lucky somewhat because I have not experienced vomiting or diahrea. | I hate cancer & I hate this drug. the only reason I am taking it is due to my score of 56 on the Ocontype DX test. I was tested for the Gene Mutation and I had it and the score for 85%, my daughter also was tested & she had an 88% chance of Breast Cancer. I have had a total hysterectomy & bilateral masecotomy. I Miss the old me very much & struggle to do small chores. My business is suffering from my lack of energy & remembering things, or just everyday conversering with clients. I get confused or distracted easily and can fall asleep (fatigue) at any moment. I am praying about what to do... to continue for the next 3.5 years with my everyday life contininuing to get worse or take the chance of the Breast Cancer coming back.... Lord help me with this decision!! | F | 61 | 1.5 years 1 mg 1X day | 1/27/2015 | 3 | breast cancer Stage 2b | I am taking the generic version of the drug since the beginning of August 2014. I have experienced different side effects, some of which have come and gone, some of which are still present. I had major swelling of my feet which lasted for several weeks, some eye issues, which now seem to have subsided. Am still experiencing some joint and hand pain but not severe. Some of this was going on before I took the medicine, so not sure if it's the cause of it worsening or just a natural part of aging. I also have some foot pain in the AM which goes away after about 15 min or so. I've been taking supplements to counteract the side effects. | I've only done the drug thus far -- no chemo, no surgery, no radiation yet. However, I have been following a regime of healthy eating -- organic foods - organic products for self care and household care -- meditation, yoga, and other alternative care. The tumor has shrunk by 40-50% thus far (started before I took the medication) and I just saw a new oncologist and during the physical exam they had a hard time finding the tumor. It started out at 5 cm give or take, so I'm grateful that all of what I'm doing thus far seems to be working. | F | 67 | 5 months 1 mg 1X day | 1/19/2015 | 4 | Stage 1 breast cancer | joint pain, male-pattern baldness | F | 66 | 8 years 1 mg 1X day | 1/9/2015 | 1 | stage lV breast cancer | Dry mouth,tired all the time,depression,bone pain,muscle aches,insomnia,blurred vision,wrist,hand,hip and jaw pain. | I have been taking the generic of this med.,for 7 months. I have been through 2 rounds of chemo and radiation like a champ worked through it all but this med., is not for me. I have stopped as of today and will do alternative now. If it's God's will I'll live but I will not sit in this pain and discomfort any longer. Thank all of you for comments because doctors never acknowledged it was due to medication. | F | 43 | 7 months 1mg a day | 1/7/2015 | 1 | Breast Cancer Stage 2B | Severe joint and muscle pain, trigger finger, cracking bones. aching lower back, low libido, vaginal dryness, depression | F | 57 | 3 years 1 mg 1X day | 1/6/2015 | 3 | stage 1 - no lymph nodes involved | hair thinning low libido memory/loss INSOMNIA - BLADDER pressure | Worst issue now is bladder. Anastrozole DOES cause these issues | F | 67 | 3 years 1mg | 12/26/2014 | 5 | Breast cancer | Some aches in wrists, vaginal dryness | F | 71 | 10 years 1 mg 1X day | 12/19/2014 | 3 | breast cancer stage I | acne, joint pain, palpitations, blurred vision, burning feet, tingling hands, severe vaginal dryness, depression, fatigue | I have a beautiful four year old little boy. If not for him, I would not take this drug. Dying is my best dream on this medication. It's all I think about anymore. | F | 3 months 1 mg 1X day | 12/18/2014 | 1 | Testosterone Therapy Replacement | HEART PALPITATIONS, NAUSEA, MIGRAINE HEADACHES,HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS, MUSCLE WEEKNESS! | I ended up in the hospital because of this s****y medicine!!! It's awful horrid medication! | M | 57 | 10 days 1mg 3* wk | 11/20/2014 | 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 | 1 | Breast Cancer Stage 2a | Bone pain, neck pain, leg cramps, dizziness, nausea, irritable, vision changes and fatigue. | F | 48 | 45 days 1mg 1X day | 11/14/2014 | 3 | follow up from breast cancer | Started with lightheadedness followed by loss of appetite. Those symptoms abated. Now I have extreme atrophic vaginitis and all the lovely symptoms THAT entails. Terrified of sex now because of that. Also, osteoporosis and osteopenia. I'm depressed and anxious 24/7, and can't sleep at night. | A year ago I was diagnosed with triple positive stage 1 bc, no lymph involvement. Had elective double mastectomies this past May. Went through 4 rounds of chemo and then radiation. Still getting herceptin infusions through December and started the anastrozole in June. Since then my quality of life has gone down the toilet. Prior to this medication, I had no vaginal problems at all. Since then, it's been nothing but discharge, painful sex and having to wear pads again. I have tried Replens but it's a losing battle because of the pill. I hate it and really wish I could just stop taking it but am afraid to stop. This pill has turned me into a shriveled up old woman. Bad enough we've had to deal with breast cancer, now we have to deal with side effects from this crummy pill. | F | 61 | 4.5 months 1 mg 1X day | 10/30/2014 | 4 | BC-stage 3, ER+,PR+,Her2+ & 1 Node+ | Past 6 months have reduced from 1mg - .5 due effects. Severe joint, neck & back pain, hot flashes, painful sex, no libido, depression, heart palpitations, etc. | Was either reduce dose or stop & being her2+, didn't want to risk BC return at this stage. Still have some issues, but not as bad. *** Am checking out a clinical trial for help with ARIMIDEX Side Effects help *** Just found out about it & plan to enroll --- it's getting testosterone pellets w/low dose Arimidex --- supposed to help reduce side effects & help with sexual issues! | F | 54 | 5 years .5 1X day | 10/5/2014 | 2 | bc, stage 1, er&pr+, | Same as chemo side effects- pharyngitis, tightness in hands, leg muscle stiffness, eye chgs. I can only handle half dose as I got depression on full dose. Doc ok, says there are others on smaller dose. 1 mg is the studied and approved dosage and pharm didnt/wont study any other dose. Have side effects so feel its doing its job with me. Disappointed that with all they know about bc that this is the best they can come up with. | F | 62 | 3 months 1/2 mg | 9/28/2014 | 4 | Singular Sarcoma and 2 spots Estrogen DNA | Hot Flashes, Joint and Muscle Pain, plantar fasciitis, Emotional at times, occasional Insomnia | 3 years ago this month I began taking this drug after a full hysterectomy, a 9.5 cm Singular Sarcoma and 2 spots removed that were attached to my peritoneal (stomach lining) and was estrogen DNA. Clean scans since. The medication symptoms are much better now than the first year or so. Tolerable Hot Flashes still occur on a daily bases, "on time" at wake up and around 9-9:30pm. Also wakes me around 3:30am occasionally. Other chronic pains have subsided after time including severe Planter Fasciitis I suffered with separately in both feet and very real deep muscle and joint aches. Occasionally now aches return but not as severe. Exercise really helps and massage when needed. I use beautiful essential oils daily. I gave up caffeine completely, which helps with sleep and anxiety. Also, I eliminated processed sugars and flours. I notice joint pain return when I eat sugar on occasion. Still dealing with a trigger finger on my right hand but comes and goes in severity and I can still play the piano. I pray and meditate on the Word and focus on good things. Everyday is a gift. Dr suggests I remain on this drug indefinite at this point. I am grateful for the life I have every day with my loved ones and if Arimidex is doing it's job I say YAY! | F | 51 | 3 years 1 MG 1X day | 9/20/2014 | 1 | Breast cancer recurrence | Nausea, diarrhea, edema, water weight gain, food sensitivities, vertigo, insomnia,tendonitis in both thumbs with trigger thumbs-painful! Swelling of legs and feet. | I have stopped taking this drug! Dr. Is recommending letrozole which I Will try but with trepidation. I will not continue the drug if the side effects return_quality of life is an issue with me-now I'm scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon to correct the issues with my thumbs. My side effects we're debilitating-at one point I was having more sick days per week than well days. Might as well have continued chemo-felt the same. | F | 67 | 7 months 1 mg 1X day | 9/12/2014 | 2 | DCIS Stage 2,lymph Breast Cancer | 1st, severe hair loss. recurring bouts of constipation, nausea, the runs, vomiting, painful tired & stiff limbs, bad memory, may lose job that provides my health coverage. No wonder! Depressed! Tired, feel useless! But I need to keep taking it! | F | 51 | 1 years 1mg daily | 8/24/2014 |