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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ARIMIDEX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | breast cancer | Hot flashes,sore legs and feet,depression, weight gain | I have all the side effects, the worse for me is the depression so will talk to my oncologist. Had bilateral mastectomy 5 months ago.The side effects tell me it is working so as long as my medicare prescription drug covers most of it, I will continue. It is now up to $479.00 in Mn, I pay $75.00. Hopefully it will go generic in July.I cannot rate Arimidex because I have only been on it for 4 months. | F | 66 | 4 months 1mg 1X day | 3/4/2010 | 2 | Stage 3 oestrogen+ breast cancer, | Severe hip pain, stiff fingers and ankle joints, weight gain, hot flushes ? | Pain in my fingers and ankles usually goes away once I get moving but my severe hip pain is with me almost all the time. Difficult to sleep on my side. Sometimes the pain stops me in my tracks while at other times it is ok. I use to be active, playing tennis, netball and walking but can't sustain it anymore. Bike riding is my only exercise I can manage. Scared of the thought of this pain continueing for the next 4 years, but equally scared of the cancer returning as only 46 and have 4 teenage children. Is there a lesser dose than 1mg or a suggested lengthening of the time between taking them. Every 36 / 48 hours instead of 24 hrs ? Any suggested remedies (vitamens ect)for reducing the hip pain welcome. | F | 46 | 9 months 1mg 1X day | 2/28/2010 | 5 | Br Cancer | At first I had some bone pain but now no symptoms other than vaginal dryness | I feel it has been worth it-no joint pain or other symptoms-my doctor who specilizes in alernative medicine said there is nothing in the nautual filed that would work as well as Arimidex | F | 54 | 5 years 1 mg 1X day | 2/27/2010 | 2 | Metastasized breast cancer | Searing hip pain, fatigue, irritability. | I started Arimidex in June 2009, had chemo Oct/Nov/Dec 09. It is Feb '10 and within one week I went from feeling fabulous to crippled with searing hip and leg pain. The pain relievers for the Arimidex side effects have their own side effects. It is a challenge to balance the body with western medicine. If this continues I will discontinue using this drug. | F | 53 | 5 months 30 mg 1X day | 2/24/2010 | 2 | BC stage 2 | Flushes/sweats - bad sleep patterns, raised cholesterol (not before), joint pain in hips and thumbs (trigger), unbelievable heel pain for last year, carpal tunnel, palpitations, vague stomach pain (right side) | Oncologist took me off medication three weeks ago - for one month to monitor - if any - changes. So far my thumbs have improved, feet slightly improved one more than the other (having been treated for plantar faciitis by podiatrist, GP medication, cortisone, splints, physio for last year with no success), stomach definitely much better, flushes not as frequent or severe. I will wait and see after one month and then decide whether or not to continue with this toxic drug for another 2.5 years - my health before this diagnosis was exellent. | F | 65 | 2.5 years 1X day | 2/15/2010 | 4 | Prevent recurrence breast cancer | joint stiffness and soreness. Lost libido completely. Fatigued quite often. Hair on head thinned. Hair on chin and jawline increased. Ended up with higher cholesterol and osteopenia. | I have just finished my 5 years and stopped taking it about 6 weeks ago. Am slowly feeling better. I wish I had seen this website sooner. | F | 51 | 5 days 1 MG 1X day | 2/10/2010 | 2 | prevention of recurrence BC | Finger and toe joint pain and stiffness. Tinnitis. | F | 58 | 1 years 1mg 1X day | 2/10/2010 | 5 | interductal with invasion mastec | everything you all have!!!! I went to try on dresses for my daughters wedding today and I was ashamed of the reflection in the mirror!!! But at least I'll be there........ | Weight gain, sweating profusely, thinning hair, are all sooooo real!! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I love hot showers in the morning Helps with all the stiffness. | F | 57 | 2 years 1mgm 1X day | 2/9/2010 | 1 | breast cancer | like being hit with a mack-truck | I know if the physicians who prescribe this (or any other Rx) have these symptoms .... they would never take it ! | F | 49 | 180 days 30mg 1X day | 2/3/2010 | 3 | BC - Invasive Lobular Carcinoma | pains in joints and bones - especially legs and hips; very dry skin; trouble sleeping and memory problems. Also eyes have gotten worse and cataracts are starting to form. Now dizziness has just started. | I don't know if some of this is from chemo which I finished over a year ago or from the Arimidex. I'm scared to stop it but last night had the worst dizziness and nausea which I hope is not from it. If it continues, I would consider stopping the medicine and trusting my body to keep it self healthy. | F | 52 | 1 years | 1/28/2010 | 5 | breast cancer after op radio therap | Have only just become aware there are any!Just come off arimidex[3days ago]after my 5 year check so I am looking forward to feeling even more fantastic!Glad I did nt do any research beforehand as would have been put off.I trusted my doctors and my experiences were so positive.I am obviously suited to this drug and I feel a little insecure without it. | none | F | 65 | 5 years | 1/27/2010 | 3 | Stage 1 Breast Cancer; Lumpectomy | Was able to deal with side effects for the first 5 years--low energy level, joint aches and pains, vaginal dryness, etc. Continued taking Arimidex - possibly 2 more years or more on advice of my oncologist. Started having sciatic nerve pain. After going to Chiropractor with no help other than a diagnosis of Spondyloliththesis, went to a Neurologist who confirmed the diagnosis and referred me to a pain management doctor. After 4 steroid injections in my spine for the nerve pain which did no good and after researching side effects of Arimidex, decided to discontinue for a short time. Results are that deep hip (bone?) pain has gone away--still have sciatic nerve problems after sitting or lying down (sleeping). Had a myelogram done last week to see if the spine problem has gotten worse. | Don't know if the Arimidex has caused all my pain problems, but the hip pain is much better. Still stiff upon waking, but much better--been off the Arimidex for only 3 weeks. Does anyone know how long to get the med out of you system? | F | 62 | 5.5 years | 1/27/2010 | 5 | breast cancer..lumpectomy | HAVE HAD NO REAL SIDE EFFECTS AND TAKING ARIMIDEX FOR 3 YEARS..A LITTLE TIRED, BUT AT 74 STILL WORKING AND WATCHING GRANDCHILDREN... | POSITIVE ATTITUDE CAN HELP... | F | 74 | 3 years | 1/26/2010 | 5 | Stage IIIA 12 of 14 nodes positive | hot flashes and general feeling of being warm (no need for sweaters anymore) although this is getting back to normal lately. No other major side effects. | Due to severity of lymph node involvement I am going to be on Arimidex until a better drug comes along. Am willing to do so as I do not want a recurrance. Wanted others to see that not all have problems with this drug. Had much more issues with Taxotere during chemo. | F | 56 | 7.5 years | 1/18/2010 | 2 | stage 2 breast cancer/partial maste | lower back/hip socket pain shooting leg pain hand pain -- can't make a fist feet numbness/peripheral pain fatigue | I have gone off arimidex for short "vacations" -- a few days at a time. The relief is immediate. A hellish situation, I must stay on it but the quality of life is awful. My hip socket & lower back pain makes life difficult. | F | 62 | 1 years | 1/18/2010 | 1 | Decided Not to Take | BC Stage 1, Lumpectomy...5 days of Radiation a year ago...I decided not to take Arimidex. Did not want to change my quality of life for something that I wasn't convinced would help...but still looking for that Natural bullet...any ideas welcomed! | I decided to go the Natural way to get rid of the bad estrogens, without getting rid of the good estrogens. After a lot of research, I've added to my diet....5 cups of green tea, Turmeric, Mushrooms, Selenium (L-selenomethionine), Vit. D3, Indole-3-Carbinol, IP6, Vit C, E, Multi. added juicing with lots of vegetables (especially cruciferous) and fruit...and in process of changing out all skin care and housecleaning products with known carcenogenics especially that cause BC...and replacing with all natural products...timeconsuming, but I feel it takes big changes. Does anyone have any natural ideas that I don't have? | F | 57 | 0 days | 1/13/2010 | 2 | Breast Cancer | Hard to rate because let's face it we don't know if it's going to work or not. Had originally decided against it after reading "A Life Worth Living" but my surgeon (who I trust compeltely) had a hissy fit. Only been on 7 days, can't sleep, can't eat (that may be good I'm over weight) joint pain is interesting as it appears to move, feel like I'm floating in someone elses body but hey I've felt that way since diagnosis! I'm a female dog whisperer and I have found holding a warm puppy gives you hope and the presences of happiness. Oops new pain creeping up, breast pain...oh yeah that's comforting right now! | F | 53 | 7 days | 1/12/2010 | 4 | stage1.2 BC had bi-lateral mast. | foot, hand, knee pain. Somedays harder than others. Walk alot at work and do alot of movement, so that seems to help. My mother died a terrible death from cancer of the neck/spine. Don't want to suffer that fate. I take Vit D and Cal. After reading alot of the comments will try some of the glu/chron. products out there. | I have been concerned about the stiffness and pain, but I feel that keeping a positive attitude and putting my faith in God and Arimidex I will stay cancer-free. I have held 2 cancer benefits in the last 2 yrs and raised almost $20,000 for those coping with cancer. I feel that cancer changed my life and helping others gets you through it. Good health to all of you. | F | 59 | 21 months | 1/6/2010 | 3 | breast cancer stage 1 | muscle pain, joint paint , brain fog, memory problems, increased pain in arms, hands, legs, lower back, I have carpal tunnel bilaterally, degenerative disc lower and upper back, fibromyalgia, gerd postmenopausal bleeding, decreased libido | when I first started this med the side effects were so bad I almost stopped after 1 week, couldn't hardly walk or stand up for more than a few minutes at a time. I tried to stick it out and I am into my second year now. The side effect are still present and I do not sleep well, due to pain. I take vicodin three to four times a day, which I have been on for over 5 yrs for arthritic pain,etc. sex drive is non existent, I just go thru the moves to help satisfy my husband. I hope some of these effects go away when I finish taking this med. my sister who had breast cancer the yr. before me has had a reoccurance so I will keep taking this med anyway. her cancer was HR-, so arimidex would not benefit her. we are lucky to have something to help keep it away...good luck everyone | M | 57 | 17 months | 1/6/2010 | 1 | BR Cancer Stage 1 | Terrible aching in my hands and knees. Unable to make a fist any longer. | Have taken arimidex for 5 months. Went off of it 4 weeks ago to see if the aching in my joints would cease. It hasn't yet. I get mammos every 6 months now and am going to rely on them for any recurrences. Can't imagine taking it for 5 years--I'll be in a wheel chair by then, unable to walk at all. I've taken extra doses of calcium--that hasn't helped either. My doctor offered to give me pain medication, but I don't want to take any more medication. My blood pressure has also risen 25 points. Is this worth it? | F | 62 | 5 months | 1/6/2010 |