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Arimidex

Anastrozole

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1.2  Effectiveness
7.4  Side Effects
3.2  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 19 Arimidex side effects and 2 Arimidex benefits.

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Arimidex is the trade name of Anastrazole and is an antineoplastic drug, which is primarily used in the treatment of breast cancer post surgical intervention and also to treat metastases in women post menopause. Arimidex is therefore mainly used in the chemotherapeutic treatment of breast cancer in women post menopause. Arimidex works by inhibiting the process of estrogen production which is required for the growth of carcinogenic cells.

The active and inactive ingredients in Arimidex are as described below:

Active Ingredients: Anastrozole is the active ingredient of Arimidex and is freely soluble in methanol, acetone, ethanol, and tetrahydrofuran, and very soluble in acetonitrile.

Inactive Ingredients: Inactive ingredients of Arimidex contain lactose, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and titanium dioxide.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Arimidex, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 10% 10% 70% 10% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 20% 70% 10% 0%
Blood Pressure 11.1% 0% 88.9% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 11.1% 88.9% 0% 0%
Confidence 9.1% 27.3% 54.5% 9.1% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 10% 30% 60% 0% 0%
Digestion 11.1% 0% 88.9% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 30% 10% 30% 30% 0%
Energy 18.2% 45.5% 18.2% 9.1% 9.1%
Eyesight 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Memory 20% 20% 50% 10% 0%
Mental Clarity 10% 40% 40% 10% 0%
Pain 20% 30% 30% 0% 20%
Patience 20% 30% 40% 10% 0%
Sexual Health 30% 10% 50% 0% 10%
Skin Complexion 0% 10% 90% 0% 0%
Sleep 18.2% 27.3% 45.5% 0% 9.1%
Stress Level 20% 20% 30% 20% 10%
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Commonly Reported Arimidex Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Chills 62.5% 12.5% 25% 0% 0%
Depression 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Diarrhea 63.6% 18.2% 9.1% 9.1% 0%
Dizziness 50% 20% 20% 10% 0%
Fatigue 9.1% 27.3% 18.2% 36.4% 9.1%
Genital Discomfort 50% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5%
Headache 50% 20% 10% 10% 10%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 36.4% 9.1% 27.3% 18.2% 9.1%
Insomnia 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Mood Swings 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Muscle Cramping 0% 0% 50% 0% 50%
Nausea 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Pain 22.2% 11.1% 33.3% 22.2% 11.1%
Sexual Dysfunction 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Skin Rash 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Vaginal Discharge 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Arimidex Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 60% 20% 10% 10% 0%
Anemia 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Armpit Discomfort 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Back Pain 55.6% 11.1% 22.2% 11.1% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Bruising 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Change in Appetite 70% 10% 10% 10% 0%
Chest Pain 72.7% 9.1% 18.2% 0% 0%
Constipation 42.9% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 14.3%
Cough 72.7% 27.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 37.5% 25% 25% 0% 12.5%
Delayed Wound Healing 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Depression 50% 0% 25% 12.5% 12.5%
Dry Mouth 45.5% 45.5% 9.1% 0% 0%
Dry Skin 50% 30% 10% 0% 10%
Hearing Loss 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Itching 70% 0% 20% 0% 10%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 10% 40% 30% 20% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 20% 0% 50% 20% 10%
Reduced Libido 40% 0% 0% 40% 20%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 70% 10% 10% 10% 0%
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Episodes since taking Arimidex
Since taking Arimidex Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 5.3%
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31 Jul 2011 bad bladder infections that wont go away. Itake antibiotics and I stsat to feel better and then it comes back
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31 Jul 2011 Ive been on arimidex for just about 2 months and have bladder issues. I get infections and they give me antibiotics,It starts to go away and then it returns. Im misirable, its hard to work and function everyday tasks. Ive heard when women take arimidex it lowers your immune system and in return its hard to fight infections!
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12 Apr 2011 I feel as if I have aged 20 years in the past 5 months that I've taken Arimidex. My joints ache and I get very little sleep. Not sure if it's the pain or the lack of sleep that makes me irritable and moody.
   —Posted by Bucks Grandma
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04 Feb 2011 It seems to me that my tearful volatility came after beginning arimidex; joint pain was always present, as well as hot flashes, so those were no surprise. Mild episodes of dizziness (vertigo) may be a result of arimidex? On the whole, I would rather deal with these day-to-day issues than deal with another bout of cancer!
   —Posted by Anonymous
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16 Sep 2009 I can't imagine taking this for another 4 years. It was hard enough to get through cancer treatments, but to have to deal with this on top of all that is unconceivable. Trying to keep my vigor and conviction to heal, but without sleep and so much pain it is difficult to say the least. I have gained weight and try to excercise but I now have tears in the miniscus of both knees and looking at surgery for that. I also have arthritis in both knees I didn't have before. Excercise is difficult, but I do it anyway. Mental changes have been significant with hundreds of thoughts rushing through my brain all at the same time, day and night, making cincentration and communication impossible.I am depressed and overly emotional I want to quit taking arimidex and may end up taking my chances. Quality of life, especillay after cancer is a real concideration. What a dilema.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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