Arimidex

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Arimidex Anastrozole

Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex among others, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer.[6][7] Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.[7] It has also been used to prevent breast cancer in those at high risk.[7] It is taken by mouth.[7] Common side effects of anastrozole include hot flashes, altered mood, joint pain, and nausea.[7&...

I am about to start this tablet after breast cancer and radio I am really worried about it all and the different types of it! Need some advice ## Hello, Gaye! How are you? I'm very sorry about the cancer and I understand your concerns. The FDA lists its most common side effects as possibly including hot flashes, weakness, joint pain, sore throat, headache, depression and high blood pressure. It lowers estrogen levels and some breast tumors need it to grow. It's generally only prescribed for post-menopausal women. What are your specific concerns? Perhaps I can address them better, if you are more specific.

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Are there any side effects when taking this medication ? ## Yes, every medication has side effects, from Tylenol to Narcotics. ## You got that right! However, not all people experience side effects. For example, I cannot take NSAIDS because I get an almost immediate stomach bleed, but my other siblings have absolutely no side effects to them at all. Were you thinking of a particular medication and possible side effects?

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I would like to hear from other users of Arimidex about their personal experience. For example bone pain, hot flashes or any other related side effects. What are their personal experiences? ## What have you done to relieve the bone pain. I was started on Femara and it is worse. My legs ache no swelling and heat or ice doesnt help or anti-inflamatories. Tylenol seems best. ## I've been experiencing leg pain, bone and muscle for about two weeks. I have an appt. tomorrow to discuss with my oncologist. ## I've been taking Arimidex for 4 years and a half. Side effects: Hair got thinner, muscle pain, lost of appetite some days. At first I complained to my oncologist and asked him, if I was his wife, would he prescribed it? He said no doubt about it, you have between 5 to 6% chance of ...

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this drug has recently been prescribed to aid in my adolesence growth. he is below the average height for a 12 year old - I was told this is experimental for bone fusion as he goes through puberty - any comments - please on side effects - success etc. ## How is your son doing on the treatment? Is he still on it--is he also taking GH? My son was just prescribed the pill for the same reason. No GH prescribed. He is 13. ## Hey my son has also been prescribed the medication he is 5 foot four and is 15 ## My son has been on Arimidex for 8 months now. he is 13 with bone age of 15. he is having terrible bone pain, insomnia and irritability. Anyone else having these symptoms. Any input greatly appreciated. ## I have never heard or arimidex being used to aide in the growth of undersized children...

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I had mastectomy of my left breast on 19/11/2007 & since than taking daily 1 tab daily which had to be continued till 18/11/2012 as prescribed. After that American research centre group advice me to take nolvadex tab instead of taking arimedex. But my treating doctor knowing this, differ's opinion & continues treatment with arimidex. In the meantime i am going quite ok ,only other than body hot flashes & mild pain. Question is which medicine would have been more effective & justified ? After stoping the medicine what will be the next/future management after completion of 5 years duration of present treatment.

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Anastrozole Drug Index

Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex among others, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer.[6][7] Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.[7] It has also been used to prevent breast cancer in those at high risk.[7] It is taken by mouth.[7] Common side effects of anastrozole include hot flashes, altered mood, joint pain, and nausea.[7&...

what are the side effects of rimadex & how successful is it ? ## Arimidex contains the active ingredient Anastrozole, it is usually used after breast cancer surgery or to treat Mestases. Side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness and bone fractures. As with any medication, it has been helpful to some that have used it, but none are helpful for everyone. Read more: Has anyone used this medication?

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high estrogen ## Hello, Are you referring to Armidex? If so, my research tells me that Arimidex (the brand name for the main ingredient Anastrozole) is an aromatase inhibitor that helps prevent the production of estrogen, a hormone that fuels many breast cancer tumors. Aromatase inhibitors can block the enzyme aromatase, a substance that helps your body tissues produce estrogen. Arimidex is considered a hormonal treatment, and can help prevent recurrence (return) of breast cancer. Possible side effects (patients with early stage breast cancer have reported these symptoms): -hot flashes -joint pain -weakness -mood swings -sore throat -nausea and vomiting -depression -high blood pressure -osteoporosis (bone thinning) -swelling of arms and/or legs -headache You can learn more about this dr...

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So, do I take the Prolia shot because I have osteoporosis, high risk for fracture, and higher risk because I just started Arimidex. I have been on Arimidex for one month, and no side effects so far. I don't like what I have been reading about Prolia and I don't want any more issues. I'm 59 still work full time, walk an hour twice a week, and weights on the other days, do the best I can on eating right. I don't want to feel bad and can't work, but I also don't want to end up in a wheel chair,so my husband can take care of me. That's not quality of life! I have an appointment June 26 but going out of town on the 29th don't know what to do? ## Hi, Irene! There have been many complaints about problems with the Prolia shot. What I would suggest is going in and...

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I we was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 years ago, her2 positive. I went thru chemo,radiation and hercepton treatments. I was put on arimidex daily and the side effect is constant back pain. I'm on medcare (obamacare) and see my oncologist once a year. I occasionally take my husbands 10/325 hydros (he"s had 5 back surgerys) and they definatly work (2 or 3 on a bad day). I have medicade,does anyone know of a Dr in Vegas that will prescribe these? Thank you for any help ## Hello, Valerie! How are you? Have you consulted your doctor about this issue? Arimidex can also cause bone fractures, so you need to have this checked out to be certain of what's going on.

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Is it ok for me to take this pill. I take the drug anastrozole, the generic form of arimidex? ## Hello, Carol! How are you? With a complicated medical history, it would be best for you to check with your doctor, before taking any medication, even something that's available over the counter. Medications that are used to treat cancer can be very, very touchy and react with many other drugs and substances, so it would be best to be as safe as possible about it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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the pill is a small round white tablet with dx marked on one side and nothing on the other side this pill is about 1cm across ## Hi mike, The closest match I've been able to find is Arimidex (1 mg)- which contains the main ingredient anastrozole; it's a small, white, and round pill with the imprint Adx on the front and an A with an arrow pointing downwards (which is part of the A) on the back. It's kind of a hard imprint to describe... also, the imprints don't seem to have been stamped into the pill very deeply so maybe some of them got rubbed/smudged off at some point? Manufacturer: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals National Drug Code (NDC): 00310-0201 Anastrozole (marketed under the trade name Arimidex by AstraZeneca) is an aromatase-inhibiting drug approved for treatment of...

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I just started Tamoxifen 10 days ago after lumpectomy and radiation for ER+. Breast cancer. Clear margins, sentinel node negative. My oncologist recommended radiation and IV chemo for one year. I agreed to radiation, refused chemo. Arimidex recommended, I agreed and started taking as soon as I finished 6 weeks of radiation. I was unable to tolerate the joint pain and bone aches, and the very frequent and severe hot flashes so I stopped Arimidex after 3 months. That was 3 years ago. At my last oncology visit, my doctor recommended I start Tamoxifen just to be safe, as I have no signs or symptoms of recurrence. I reluctantly agreed to give it a try and started it 10 days ago. The amazing thing about starting tamoxifen is that my almost daily migraines have suddenly stopped. I have had sev...

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The pills are smaller than an aspirin, light to medium blue, has a crease on one side and GP on the other. Any ideas on what this could be? ## Rumor has it in other related threads that this blue triangular pill imprinted with GP on one side is an anti-estrogen steroid by the name of Arimidex (Anastrozole). The manufacturer is known as Geneza Pharmaceuticals (hence the 'GP'). Oddly enough for a steroid, Anastrozole is also touted for use in treating certain types of breast cancer. While my finding is speculative, I haven't come across any other specific details hinting at another possibility outside of Arimidex... Viagra has the same shape and color, but no GP marking, at least to my knowledge. Hope this helps! ## Yes you are absolutely correct. I buy and use them personally...

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I had a breast removed 5years ago. Because I had infection the oncologist told me they could not guarantee chemo would work since it was 5 wks since surgery. I asked if he could guarantee it anyway. No answer. I started eating 1 cup raspberries a day as I had heard they were as good as tomoxafin, and felt they could not hurt me. When my infection cleared after many months I had no Cancer signs in my blood work and I refused chemo. They put me on arimidex for five years. I have no energy, muscle pain in my legs, I can only walk a short distance and standing any length of time is exhausting. I had bouts of depression and crying. All in all I was not happy with the meds. I just finished my 5 yr and hope the symptoms disappear. ## I just started tamoxifen almost 4 week ago, I feel so tired,...

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this is a very small lt blue pill in the shape of a triangle. it is a steroid. what is it called. ## I found the same unmark small blue triangle pill in my husbands pants pocket while doing laundry .He has been acting very funny.Mood swings fine one min next thing he is a diffrent person . He can back from Honduars. It's like it's not even him do anyone knows what kind of pill it is. It has no markings no code .Can anyone help me to find out what it is. ## It's likely 1mg arimidex made by a company called GP used by steroid users to block the testosterone aromatizing into estrogen. You take 1 per day or every other day to avoid gynecomastia they would be light blue. 1mm thick and 3-4mm per side Im theweeninjaguy on muscletalk.co.uk ## Could also be Russian blue heart anabol....

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Small (.25 inch maybe) square white tablet. Scored with BD on one side and 10 on other side. Was supposed to be clomid but I cant confirm this online anywhere. ## Hi Arthur, The closest match I found to your pill is that of a square pink pill, marked with "B | D" on one side and "10" on the other. It's identified as a type of Anabolic Steroid called Turanabol (4-chlorodehydromethyltestosterone). Strength: 10 mg Manufacturer: British Dragon, Thailand Size (mm): 5 X 5 X 2 Other than the color of the pill, everything else seems to fit your description. Could this be a viable match? ## I found a thread online that I believe is stating that the tablet is arimidex. What do you think? The pics in this post are identical to what I have. ironmagazineforums.com/anabolic-zone/1...

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Has anyone had success taking Arimidex as an anticancer treatment?

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little white pill ## This is a 1 mg pill of Arimidex

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