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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 4  breast cancer fatigue, aching legs, stiffness, memory loss, osteopenia Definitely feel that the Arimidex contributed to the memory loss and osteopenia as well as fatigue and stiffness. It blocks estrogen which is important in many body functions. If anyone has finished their treatment of Arimidex I was wondering if you noticed a difference in your memory, fatigue, etc. after not taking it for a while. F 66 4 days
9/27/2006
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 2  Bilateral Breast Cancer Every bone and muscle aches. Fatigue, memory loss, skin aged overnight, weight gain, headache, some depression(wonder why) Onc dr swears my symptoms are not related to arimidex, tried Effexor for hot flashes but useless. Anyone out there had mastectomy with recontruction and would like to compare notes, pls. email me. Put cancer in subject so I won't delete as spam F 51 8 months
9/24/2006
 2  Early Stage Breast Cancer Have always suffered from fibromyalga, but after only taking arimadex for about six months, I am in extreme pain with swelling of hands and feet. Feet and knees very painfull when walking. Its going to be a very long five years if I can stick it out. F 57 6 days
9/22/2006
 5  DCIS, Lumpectomy,Radiation,no lymph November 2006 will be 5 years from discovery of Breast Cancer two meds taken First was Tamoxafen(taken for 18 months) and 2nd was Arimidex taken after quitting Tamoxafen until now. 1.Tamoxafen had all negative side effects-fatigue(18hrs sleeping per day),severe hot flashes,memory loss, cysts on liver(diagnosed with Catscan but showed up on chest X-ray as an abnormality),uterine wall thickening,severe depression but all blood tests were within normal range,loss of libido, unable to eat some foods i.e. tomatoes, eggplant.Nightmare existence! 2.Arimidex started 36 months ago. Have cataracts in both eyes but don't know if related to current drug. Bone density is very good-about that of a 25 year old female, but gynecologist told me to stop taking Ca supplements as any injury might result in bone shattering. Foot tenderness on soles of feet. Lower back pain and some knee joint pain in left leg only. Lower GI problems-either diarrhea or constipation. Appetite is dimished but no weight l Don't know what life will be like following arimidex-which I will have the chance of quitting in April,2007. Don't want to go on indefinitely taking medication but the thought is scarey to be without a "crutch" to rely on. After getting my breast cancer I was forced to make the decision to leave my position as an Academician at the University where I live, and having done so I have never looked back. It is another life not working but being retired doesn't mean not doing anything. I feel my quality of life is far better with arimidex than the other medicine. Still experiencing mood changes and mild depression. Unfortunately have had several panic attacks and I didn't read anything on anyone's review - has anyone had any panic attacks? Thought the depression was me until I read your web site. Unfortunately, most doctors do not tell you that you will feel that way. As a breast cancer survivor (for now) I am going to just enjoy every day and as they say just "SMELL T F 65 3 years
9/18/2006
 5  breast cancer muscle and joint aches, fatigue, spotting F 40 10 months
9/15/2006
 3  Breast cancer stiff finger joints, swollen hands and feet especially in the morning, no sex drive, dry vagina. I would like to recomend alternative medicine for the lack of energy, tiredness and depression that so many of you are feeling. Try to find a good alternative healer who could restore your energy levels. It worked wonders for me, I continued to work (about 9 hours a day), take care of my family, learned how to swim (can now beat my husband any time) and finished an MBA and I wasn't even tired at the end of the day. If anybody has found a remedy for the lack of sexual drive please share it! F 47 2 years
9/14/2006
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 3  recurrent DCIS w/ nodal micrometast fatigue, some muscle and joint soreness, hot flashes, weight gain, fluid retention and incredible sweating while exercising, periodic "chemical" feelings of depression, changes in thyroid My best friend and I have been comparing notes on Arimidex and felt sure that something was amiss with our symptoms and struggles to regain some semblance of life before cancer. The lights went on when I found this website, and I am frankly now considering stopping the drug. Yoga, regular exercise (which takes alot to sustain), working with a really good nutritionist and therapeutic massage have helped deal with some side effects. Prayers for health and healing to everyone who has commented here. F 51 2.5 years
9/14/2006
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 2  Stage 1 bc- neg nodes Am also on Lupron, so I don't know what's from Arimidex or Lupron- bone and muscle pain, stiffness, no sex drive, mood swings, nausea, weird nerve sensations, anxiety, sensitivity to sounds, smells and lights. Anyone else on Lupron and Arimidex? In 2 months, no more lupron to see if I am in menopause on my own now. Hopefully, I am, and hopefully things will improve a bit. I miss my old self, and struggle to act normal for my children. It is so discouraging that we're all scared to take these drugs, and scared not to... Be well... F 45 2 years
9/13/2006
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 3  DCIS with infiltration osteopenia, aches and pains, high cholesterol, fatigue, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, UTI's I have just discontinued Arimidex after being on it for 3 years following 2 years on Tamoxifan. I had virtually no side effects, other than hot flashes on Tamoxifan. With Arimidex, everything else kicked in. With Tamoxifan, my bone density was 109% of normal. After 2 years on Armidex, I had osteopenia. The foot, leg and back pain are virtually constant after any relaxation at all. They do work out after exercise to a degree. I walk over 3 miles 3 to 4 times a week. Since being on Arimidex, I have developed a weakness in my right leg after walking about 1-2 miles resulting in a kind of 'foot drop' while walking. After a neurological workup, where a small, benign brain tumor was discovered, it is theorized the the tumor is in the wrong place to cause the problem and the feeling is that the leg weakness is a side effect of the Arimidex. I have been off the medication for 3 days now and am anxiously waiting to see if my leg weakness and the other symptoms will resolve within the next few w F 64 3 years
9/11/2006
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 3  DCIS with infiltration osteopenia, aches and pains, high cholesterol, fatigue, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, UTI's I have just discontinued Arimidex after being on it for 3 years following 2 years on Tamoxifan. I had virtually no side effects, other than hot flashes on Tamoxifan. With Arimidex, everything else kicked in. With Tamoxifan, my bone density was 109% of normal. After 2 years on Armidex, I had osteopenia. The foot, leg and back pain are virtually constant after any relaxation at all. They do work out after exercise to a degree. I walk over 3 miles 3 to 4 times a week. Since being on Arimidex, I have developed a weakness in my right leg after walking about 1-2 miles resulting in a kind of 'foot drop' while walking. After a neurological workup, where a small, benign brain tumor was discovered, it is theorized the the tumor is in the wrong place to cause the problem and the feeling is that the leg weakness is a side effect of the Arimidex. I have been off the medication for 3 days now and am anxiously waiting to see if my leg weakness and the other symptoms will resolve within the next few w F 64 3 years
9/11/2006
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 1  metastatic breast cancer I went off this due to a terrible rash with blistering and facial swelling, along with thinning hair and joint pain. I stayed off a month, then started back up with a half a dose. I seemed to be OK for a week, so started a full dose. Withing 24 hours I had a horrible rash all over my back, chest, abdomen. Also swollen eyes and visual changes. I stopped immediately, after 10 days the rash and intolerable itching have started to subside. I will not "try it again" no matter what the doc thinks. This drug is terrible! Doctors should be more careful about prescribing it so readily. F 54 7 days
9/6/2006
 5  Stage IIB breast cancer 3 positive Joint pains and hot flashes I will have taken the drug for 5 years in january. i was fortunate to be placed on what was an encouraging protocol for my stage of disease but at the end I was only eligible for Tamoxophen. I begged my oncologist to see if the the administrators of the study would allow me to take the Arimidex because of its greater success rate and lower severity of side effects. I am a pathologist so i am well aware of my risks and am grateful everyday for the drug. My knees hurt most of the time and in the morning my feet are very tender...I walk like a horsehoe crab sometimes. In a nutshell....whatever my symptoms are right now, they are better than the alternative. By the way...for the lady with finger arthritis...i have it too. i consider it related to the drug. F 59 4 years
9/2/2006
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 3  stage 1 invasive, lumpectomy radiat I feel so old. Insomnia drives me crazy..extreme fatigue, stiffness. I have been thinking it was fibromyalgia, which had been getting better before the cancer. I have been on it for 2 years, and didn't realize that it may be the arimidex that is making me feel so horrible. I had very small lump, early detection, no lymph node problem, my mother had breast cancer, so the doctor never told me about side effects. but after reading this site, I am beginning to think of getting off it and being able to sleep and walk again! I will take my chances with the cancer. Oh yes, have gained 30 lbs too! I hurt too much and am to tired to exercise. I am taking a chronic pain class to learn how to deal with all of this. My knee is starting to hurt now too. F 64 2 years
8/28/2006
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 3  BC recurrance in sternum I feel tired, very tired all the time. My joint pain is very severe and the bottom of my feet hurt, particularly in the morning. I have water retention upon wakening, irritability, frequent and potent hot flashes, and have absolutely no interest in sex. I have found, that if i have the strength to excercise, the joint pain seems to diminish. I was never one to go to bed early but now, after working all day, i need to be in bed by 9 or 9:30 PM just to get through another work day. I guess i am so grateful for the expert surgery i had and just to be alive, i will put up with anything. I really hope this medicine is working because my oncologist thinks i will be on it for a very long time. F 58 8 months
8/24/2006
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 3  Breast Cancer StageII, HER Positve Not sure all are due to Arimidex. Aches in joints, especially knees and feet. Mucsle aches all over. Tired and foggy. Thin hair & falls out at times. Dry thin skin and nails. No sex drive. Very dry vagina. Also have suffered from Graves disease 1 year after. Very concerned about memory and ability to function. Hot flashes lessoned and then increased. Moody and a lot of anxiety over my health and capacity to be of use in this world. I had such big dreams but feel so frustrated with my performance. Finally got brave and quit this drug a few months ago after being on it most of the time over 4 years. Also had a bout with Sarcoidosis and had to take high dose prednisone. Low estrogene with high prednisone was a double wammy and I gained wieght and lost my sense of fitness. I have terrible hot flashes at times now that I am off of it, but the aches and pains have lessoned, my hair looks good again, my skin is better. I loose sleep due to hot flashes and that makes me feel so tired and foggy. When I am rested I feel great but still concerned about moods and memory. Don't know if I am stabbing myself in back by going off this drug. I have not told my onocologist yet, but he will be pissed I am sure. Cancer sucks! I have trouble with anger and anxiety and want to just quite everything to enjoy life more. F 48 4.25 years
8/23/2006
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 3  Breast cancer stage 2/node Joint stiffness and aching; drenching hot flashes; memory problems; inability to concentrate F 48 3 months
8/22/2006
 2  Stage IIIa Breast Cancer depression, loose joints (some coming out of socket), joint pain, stiffness, weakness Was appalled that my oncologist didn't think that the words in the side effects "joint symptoms" could mean loose joints. After having my leg give out and falling last week, I quit taking Arimidex. What if my hip joint goes out next and I fall down the stairs. Having a lot of problems with my left wrist. Don't know if any of my memory problems are due to this drug. Post menopausal due to ovary removal. Absolutely fed up with doctors, medicine companies, insurance companies etc. F 45 10 months
8/14/2006
 4  reoccurance of breasr cancer Bone pain in hips knees and general tooth ache in legs sometimes unbearable, some days much better than others. Some weight gain but could be because i can`t excercise as before. If it keeps the cancer away its worth it, fingers crossed F 58 11 months
8/10/2006
 3  Breast Cancer Increase in migraines, loss of short term memory, general fatigue. Hope it doesn't get worse Didn't see an increase in headaches in any comments I read. F 51 6 weeks
8/7/2006
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 3  Stage 1 inv. lob bc - lump - radiat muscle pain in shoulder (same side as lump) and other parts of body after resting/sitting/sleeping and then getting up. Afterward, better. Low stamina, some fatigue. Foggy brain (I did not attribute to Arimidex until reading this) Yikes!! Will I get through the next 4 years? Will it get worse? Doctor says not, but can I believe it? Time will tell. Bone density scan coming up - hope it's okay. I feel old. Used to feel great. F 59 1 years
8/4/2006

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