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(also known as Aromatase inhibitors, Aminoglutethimide, Anastrozole, Anastrozole, Arimidex, Exemestane, Aromasin)
Anastrozole is a medicine that is used to treat breast cancer.
Many breast cancer tumors grow in response to estrogen. This medicine interferes with the production of estrogen in the body. As a result, the amount of estrogen that the tumor is exposed to is reduced, limiting the growth of the tumor.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Breast Cancer | 52 |
79% |
| Infertility | 14 |
71% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 6 |
83% |
| Pregnancy | 2 |
100% |
| Adoption | 1 |
0% |
Overall, 79% (81
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Arimidex Reviews
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It is wonderful.. and no side effects!
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its been rough
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some ackes & pain in my knees
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ive found this drug to be fine!! ive had no side effects.. and finish this year!! yipee
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working
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It has worked so far. I am not taking it after the 5 yrs, which is nice, It made my joints hurt and seem to make my body hold fluid. I am not complaining. I am thankful.
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It has worked so far. I do have side effects like my hair (of little I have) falling out. I wear a little cap all the time Im in public.
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At this time I'm cancer free, should still be taking herceptin, but my insurance was canceled, is not as bad as you think it is
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just about to finish my five years, then joining a clinical trial for five more years
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DH took to increase his testosterone. It worked very well and brought him from 200 to 650 in 2 1/2 weeks!
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Changed to tamoxifen after 2.5 yrs - too much bone loss. Hot flashes are horrific!
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Doing OK so far.
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refuse patch caused it not taking no more man made anything
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I got pregnant after taking Femara for only two cycles. We are having twins!!
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Arimidex?
I have not heard of using arimidex for fertility but it is normally used on post menopausal women and for breast cancer the fertility use must be newe... [More] -
Arimidex
i have been on arimedex since last may 07.the hands and feet are numb,joint pain and tiredness but im getting used to it . after researching fema... [More] -
Arimidex
Has anyone with male factor been prescribed this to increase sperm count? If so, what have the results been and have there been any side-effect? A... [More] -
Any info on aromatase inhibitors?
My understanding is that there are about 3-4 main aromatase inhibitors. I was also on Tamoxifenfor 16 months, but got severe arthritis, so I first wen... [More] -
Arimidex
So its official...arimidex will take over for tamoxifen (which has been happening at USC for over a year). Id love to hear side effects (if any) fro... [More]
