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 | Lumpectomy & Radiation | I have some pain in my hands and a bunion has become quite bad, will need surgery on it. I have trouble sleeping and seem to be (after taking it 4 years)much more emotional & subject to mood swings. Do not handle problems as well and am a bit short tempered. | While I understand the need to take Arimidex for estrogen receptive breast cancer I am tired to taking it. I feel that the blocking of the estrogen has created menopausal type symptoms again - which I went through in my late 40's. I worry that Dr. is going to recommend some other drug to take when I finish this up next spring (5 years) | F | 60 | 4 years | 8/16/2007 | 3 | Breast Cancer | Gain weight, fatigue, back pain, insomnia , hot flushes | I just wanted to thank you for your input on this webpage. I am on Arimidex for last 2 years and everybody laughs at me as I am gaining the weight - hardly eating and walking every day. The worst I have are hot flushes, insomnia , fatigues ….and more I have had read I can see that all of us suffer very much the same way from these side effects. But rather this, than cancer back. | F | 47 | 2 years | 8/16/2007 | 4 | Lobular Carcinoma Invasive / Breast | Ihave been on Arimidex for five years and I have experienced some of the side effects that the other women have mentioned.I have recently been diagnosed wtih severe glaucoma in my left eye and moderate glaucoma in my right eye. I have had regular eye exams by my opthamalogist and this was never detected. The onset by my estimation was about 2 years ago even though it was not diagnosed. Has anyone else had a diagnosis of glaucoma or other eye problems? | My bone pain has not been as severe as described by other women.However, the depression and fatigue are very noticeable. I feel very sorry for the women who have had such profound side effects. | F | 64 | 5 years | 8/11/2007 | 1 | Breast cancer | EXhaustion, generalized pain, insomnia, rapid development of arthritis, greatly increased triglycerides. | I have stopped Arimidex. By body just wouldn't let me swallow another one!!! The small benefit of Arimidex now is far outweighed by the quality of life issues. I am tired of feeling and moving like my 97-year-old grandmother. Has anyone developed fatty liver (Nonalcoholic steatic hepatitis) after their triglycerides soared on this drug. | F | 59 | 4 years | 8/11/2007 | 5 | stage 2 breast cancer | lots of pain and not able to have intercourse. | I rather take arimidex with side effects and live!!!!! | F | 53 | 10 months | 8/8/2007 | 3 | breast cancer | loss of flexibility and overall feeling of muscular weakness; stiffness when getting out of a car, stairs, etc. Hot hot hot flushes; steady and incurable weight gain! | F | 62 | 2 years | 8/7/2007 | 3 | I had stage 3A breast cancer-Her2 | I have pain and stiffness in hands, back and feet. Exersize and walking does help some, and I'm determined to keep taking this drug. My memory seems to be affected, and I'm quite tired sometimes, so that makes it difficult to work. I teach elementary school, and don't know how long I can continue the job since it requires a lot of energy. | I had very little side effects the first year I took arimidex. It has been about 2 years now. Do you have any suggestions of the most effective pain killer to take? | F | 59 | 2 years | 8/5/2007 | 4 | Breast Cancer | Hot flashes,tiredness,pain in one knee. | Stage 0 breast cancer- lumpectomy-no radiation or chemo just Arimidex. I have resigned myself to take this drug so I am going to exercise as many suggested and watch my diet and do everything possible to help myself -keep a positive attitude and trust in God.Have not gained weight but have not lost any either.I am going to ask my doctor about taking calcium.No problems with sex drive(yes it's stiil there at 75 :) ) and since I had a hysterectomy at age 36 I have always had hot flashes - Will side effects get worse later? I don't know but I am not going to dwell on that - to me anything is better than cancer. Thank God for life. | F | 75 | 6 weeks | 8/2/2007 | 1 | Breast Cancer Mastecomy Left Side | extreme joint and muscle pain and high blood pressure. Things that I have never had previously. Started with thumbs and hands, then spread to all my joints. I had been three years on Tamoxifen, changed to Arimidex and was on it for 6 months with the progressive pain until my doctor had me stop and return to Tamoxifen. | Good news for those who wonder if side effects are permanent or if the stop when stopping Arimidex. I started having considerable relief within two weeks of stopping and by the end of the month my blood pressure was normal and all the pain was gone. I am back on Tamoxifen without any side effects. | F | 77 | 6 months | 7/27/2007 | 2 | breast cancer ER+ grade 1 | joint pain, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, profuse sweating with exercise, early signs of cataract, lipids levels doubled within the past 2 years despite diet and exercise, weight gain vaginal dryness no traditional lubricant can help, loss of sex drive | same joint stiffness many others describe with sitting, is much better with exercise and calcium supplement -- both Boniva AND caltrate 1200, osteo-bi-flex. I continue to be osteopenic even with this but my oncologist says this will go away once I'm off arimidex. I was shocked when I got a my most recent cholesterol report showed double normal levels (140) and my eye exam showed beginnings of cataract and lessening of field vision at the ripe old age of only 53 today! I'm headed to my oncologist ASAP! Anybody else got advice on this aspect of side effect? | F | 53 | 4 years | 7/23/2007 | 1 | breast cancer 2x | hot flashes, intestinal problems, diarrhea, pain,loss of appittite, weight loss, didn't have any idea what was going on. Probably shouldn't have quit until I lost more weight, but the pain was too bad. | F | 56 | 60 days | 7/23/2007 | 2 | Adjunct therapy for breast cancer | Severe bone and joint pain, severe fatigue, memory loss, weeping spells. | I am supposed to be switching to Femara, another similar drug but I worry that it will have the same side effects. I am a nurse and cannot even function on this drug and do not see how I can continue to take it or a similar acting drug for another 3 years! | F | 56 | 28 months | 7/16/2007 | 5 | Stage IIb 3cm 2 positive nodes. | a few side effects, no libo, few aches but the cancer was so aggressive and grew to stag 2b in less than 6 months and caused so much pain that arimidex is wonderful compared to how I did feel. | I have taken Arimidex for over 5 years and will continue 5 more. My doctor says that I have shown very few side effects. Most of the comments that I read are pains that I had prior to cancer so the Arimidex did not cause them. She told me that if my cancer returns it will be so aggressive that it will be difficult to treat. My risk of reoccurance was about 40% so I love Arimidex. I had several autoimmune disorders prior to cancer that I do not have now. My quality of life is great and I know that without Arimidex I would not be alive | F | 63 | 5 years | 7/12/2007 | 3 | Breast & lymph node cancer | I have been on this drug for over four years. I've had joint pain for the entire four years, primarily knees and hands. Sometimes my knees swell spontaneously for no reason. I suffer from depression and mood swings and have gained thirty pounds since I have been on the drug. Naturally with the weight gain, my blood pressure has shot up. I am an ovarian cancer survivor as well, and have had radiation for the ovarian cancer and the breast cancer and chemo for the breast cancer. This drug seems to have such a profound effect on my quality of life that it seems to have the most toxic effect of all. | I would like to hear from women who have higher blood pressure, did all of you also gain weight? Also, I would like to know whether women who have gone off arimidex were successful in losing any or all of their extra weight and whether their join pain decreased. I am going to finish the full course of taking the medicine but daily question whether it is worth it. I can't comment on whether the drug has helped me or not. | F | 64 | 4 years | 7/11/2007 | 4 | Stage II BC chemo + radiation | I can't sleep without a sleep aid anymore. I have constant pain in my joints (hips, KNEES, hands) I also have to take pain meds to function like I used to. I still dance, but much less due to my knee pain. I have much bone loss (due to chemo as well) My breast cancer was when I was 37. I took tomoxiphen for three years. My oncologist says I will stay on arimidex for 5 more years. I do have memory loss. It was more prevellant I believe during tomoxiphen though. I feel much better on Arimidex actually. My mental state and ability to cope with stress and others has changed dramatically, but I tend to blame most of that on menopause. I did gain about 20 pounds since I started Arimidex, but I also think that is due to the fact that my knees hurt so much that I can't exercise like I used to. | I look at this as a tool that is saving my life. I am certain that (like ALL drugs) it is not for everyone. But I really feel much much better than when I was on Tomoxiphen, so all in all, I am happy. Tomoxiphen made me feel like I was losing my mind. I couldn't make a complete thought or remember what I was doing. It has been 14 months since I have been on Arimidex and I feel like I am "waking up" honestly. Cancer sucks, but I am going to beat it. | F | 41 | 14 months | 7/10/2007 | 3 | Breast cancer | Joint pain, stiffness, trouble sleeping, hot flashes and other symptoms which I'm not sure is caused by the drug. | I have just recently found out that my alkaline phosphotase is elevated and because I have, just recently, been diagnosed with Grave's Disease, need to have a bone scan as they have ruled out that the thyroid is causing the high levels. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this situation? | F | 53 | 3 years | 7/10/2007 | 5 | breast cancer | I think I am lucky..I think positive..felt a little tired after taking arimidex, but think the surgery contributed more to this feeling..have had some night hot flashes while sleeping, but just kick the covers off..I rely on my doctors knowledge, and will continue to take this drug.. | the cost of arimidex is awful..I am trying to get some help, but so far, I'm being turned down..arimidex sent some samples, but will run out, and then have to figure out what to do..medicare won't help either...just doesn't seem right..I've been healthy my entire 71 years without taking any medicine, and now having to think about paying for this drug is becoming stressful.. | F | 71 | 6 months | 7/9/2007 | 3 | breast cancer stage2 nodes involved | joint and bone pain especially in the feet-knees and shoulders cant sit for long periods of time-im fine as long as i keep moving.trouble sleeping.. | i thought the cancer had come back in my bones thats how much pain i was experiencing but then i saw this website and realized its all from the arimidex.i will have to discuss things further with my oncolgist i just want to make sure the side effects will go away when i stop taking the medication-and also if the side effects lessen with time.. | F | 56 | 6 months | 7/9/2007 | 3 | Breast cancer | I have all the symptoms listed. Especially the hot flashes and high blood pressure. Also, loss of libido and vaginal dryness. Joint pain is limited to my thumbs. | My doctor is now suggesting a anti depressant to help with the hot flashes and blood pressure. Has anyone tried this? | F | 53 | 45 days | 7/7/2007 | 5 | breast cancer | joint and muscle pain | F | 53 | 3.5 years | 7/6/2007 |