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Arimidex

Anastrozole

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RateADrug users have reported 22 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 5.3% 15.8% 68.4% 10.5% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 26.3% 68.4% 5.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 5.6% 5.6% 88.9% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 11.1% 88.9% 0% 0%
Confidence 10% 20% 65% 5% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 10.5% 21.1% 68.4% 0% 0%
Digestion 5.6% 5.6% 83.3% 5.6% 0%
Emotional Well-being 15.8% 31.6% 31.6% 21.1% 0%
Energy 20% 35% 25% 10% 10%
Eyesight 0% 42.1% 47.4% 10.5% 0%
Memory 15.8% 31.6% 36.8% 15.8% 0%
Mental Clarity 5.3% 47.4% 31.6% 10.5% 5.3%
Pain 31.6% 21.1% 21.1% 10.5% 15.8%
Patience 15.8% 26.3% 47.4% 10.5% 0%
Sexual Health 21.1% 26.3% 42.1% 5.3% 5.3%
Skin Complexion 0% 5.3% 94.7% 0% 0%
Sleep 30% 20% 35% 5% 10%
Stress Level 21.1% 15.8% 36.8% 15.8% 10.5%
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Commonly Reported Arimidex Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 16.7% 16.7% 50% 16.7% 0%
Blurred Vision 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Chills 56.2% 18.8% 18.8% 6.2% 0%
Confusion 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 33.3% 0% 16.7% 50% 0%
Diarrhea 60% 20% 10% 10% 0%
Dizziness 42.1% 31.6% 21.1% 5.3% 0%
Fatigue 15% 15% 25% 35% 10%
Fever 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 50% 33.3% 0% 0% 16.7%
Genital Discomfort 50% 12.5% 12.5% 18.8% 6.2%
Headache 47.4% 10.5% 15.8% 21.1% 5.3%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 26.3% 21.1% 15.8% 15.8% 21.1%
Insomnia 50% 0% 0% 33.3% 16.7%
Mood Swings 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Muscle Cramping 16.7% 0% 50% 16.7% 16.7%
Nausea 77.8% 16.7% 5.6% 0% 0%
Pain 21.4% 7.1% 28.6% 21.4% 21.4%
Sexual Dysfunction 50% 0% 16.7% 33.3% 0%
Skin Rash 83.3% 8.3% 8.3% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Vaginal Discharge 87.5% 6.2% 0% 6.2% 0%
Vomiting 94.1% 5.9% 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 69.2% 7.7% 23.1% 0% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Anemia 91.7% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Armpit Discomfort 72.2% 22.2% 5.6% 0% 0%
Back Pain 50% 21.4% 14.3% 7.1% 7.1%
Breathing Difficulties 83.3% 0% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Bruising 76.9% 7.7% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Change in Appetite 66.7% 5.6% 22.2% 5.6% 0%
Chest Pain 78.9% 10.5% 10.5% 0% 0%
Constipation 33.3% 33.3% 25% 0% 8.3%
Cough 68.4% 26.3% 0% 5.3% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 38.5% 23.1% 23.1% 7.7% 7.7%
Delayed Wound Healing 83.3% 5.6% 11.1% 0% 0%
Depression 38.5% 15.4% 23.1% 7.7% 15.4%
Dry Mouth 47.4% 42.1% 5.3% 0% 5.3%
Dry Skin 55.6% 16.7% 11.1% 11.1% 5.6%
Hearing Loss 72.2% 0% 16.7% 5.6% 5.6%
Itching 61.1% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 5.6%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 16.7% 38.9% 33.3% 11.1% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 11.1% 0% 44.4% 22.2% 22.2%
Nosebleeds 88.2% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 40% 0% 10% 30% 20%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 72.2% 16.7% 5.6% 5.6% 0%
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Episodes since taking Arimidex
Since taking Arimidex Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.7%
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User Comments about Arimidex
15 Sep 2015 I have such severe lower back pain i feel like a 90 year old woman. My life style has been seriously compromised
   —Posted by illona
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29 Jan 2013 ANY KIND OF SYNTHETIC HORMONE IS LIKE A POISON TO MY BODY, DONT KNOW IF I AM ALLERGIC OR WHAT, HORRIBLE SIDE EFFECTS!
   —Posted by Anonymous
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26 Aug 2012 I was on Armiidex for 8 1/2 years. Every bone and joint in my body ached, worse as time went on. I developed "trigger finger in two of my fingers, one on each hand for which I have had to get cortisone shots for. The aches and pains were the worse and I finally took myself off about 4 months ago. I feel much better and am going to make an appointment with my oncologist to tell him that I stopped taking it. How long should one take it anyway? Isn't 8 1/2 years a long time? Any comments would be so appreciated.
   —Posted by Pam
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26 Jun 2012 I hope this drug is truly keeping me cancer free after all the discomfort I'm living with. Can hardly walk and feel like I'm 90 (I'm going to be 77 soon but never had this pain and discomfort before Arimidex. I have 7 months to go. I hope there is not much withdrawal associated with this.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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28 May 2012 TERRIBLE hot flashes and night sweats. Can't take anything for hot flashes because my cancer was estrogen and progesterone positive. I even get horrific hot flashes when walking in neck high cool water. Extremely stiff when waking and can barely hobble. I exercise every day (walk in pool) but this is not helping.
   —Posted by Stiffy Me
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04 Jun 2012 Hope, I agree wholeheartedly with how you have changed your lifestyle. I also have altered mine with regard to diet and exercise, etc. My diet is a bit more complicated because as a result of chemotherapy, I suffered a pulmonary embolism and have been injecting anticoagulants twice a day for the past year. I am due to switch over to Warfarin and in this case, I will not be able to drink green tea and have to watch my intake of all the "best" cancer fighting veggies as they usually have the highest Vitamin K content. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place, but will find a way to keep eating healthily!!! I also suffered a rarer side effect from Arimidex - i.e. trigger finger - and haven't been able to bend my left thumb for 10 months. That said, I am sooo very scared to stop taking Arimidex. Where I live has no cancer treatment and I had to move to the other side of the country for one year, two months and thirty seconds ... I do wish you all the best and that you continue feeling great!
   —Posted by Stiffy Me
29 May 2012 I stopped taking this awful drug a few years ago. I read an article stating that drinking a few cups of green tea cuts the chances or recurrence by 50%. I have completely changed my lifestyle i.e.. diet, weight loss program, and much more. I can actually exercise because I don't hurt so horribly. The pillars of health are cleansing and rebuilding which is exactly what I do, cleansing every 3-4 weeks, eating whole clean foods, reading new materials by reputable people. We don't get cancer if we are not toxic and the toxins are what we have to get rid of. My oncologist told me he can't do any better for me than I am doing for myself. That was a year ago and I feel and look great! I'm not selling anything by the way, just hoping all who are experiencing the recovery road of breast cancer will check out other ways to achieve great health and well being. I do not believe that Arimidex is the way, at least it wasn't for me! Wishing you all the best.
   —Posted by Hope



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