Questions about Arimidex

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cahjah75
cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Yesterday my onc mentioned that he would recommend I take Arimidex following chemo. One sister took Tamoxifen and had uterine polyp but she was 49. Other sister took Arimidex as she was 52. Neither one had any problems. I'm 61 and have had 12 surgeries in the past 4 years. I have degenerative disc disease, some neuropathy, bone pain, balance issues and slight osteopenia in left hip. I don't want to develop osteoporosis. I really trust my onc but am afraid of developing more problems than I can handle. I've read that some have had to switch to other meds but would appreciate all comments, good and bad.
Thanks, Char

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  • Snowkitty
    Snowkitty Member Posts: 295
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    I started Arimidex on 9/27.
    I started Arimidex on 9/27. It is for post-menopausal ER+ & PR+. Absolutely no side effects so far (I'm 63), but I have none of the other issues you have. My onc said it was as good as chemo.

    Good luck, Cindy
  • pattimc
    pattimc Member Posts: 431
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    Snowkitty said:

    I started Arimidex on 9/27.
    I started Arimidex on 9/27. It is for post-menopausal ER+ & PR+. Absolutely no side effects so far (I'm 63), but I have none of the other issues you have. My onc said it was as good as chemo.

    Good luck, Cindy

    Arimidex
    I started it on October 17 and so far so good. I tolerated Tamoxifen well, though, too. I do have some bone pain, but for the most part I feel pretty good on it. My doc said if I couldn't handle the side effects that they could try other drugs or put me back on Tamoxifen.

    I wish you well!

    Patti
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
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    I was on femera
    for 7 months and couldn't stand the side effects. My onc changed my prescription to anastrozole yesterday (generic arimidex) so I'm hoping it's better for me.
    Ask your doctor to do a bone scan and take lots of Vitamin D and calcium.

    marge
  • roseann4
    roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
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    mwallace1325 said:

    I was on femera
    for 7 months and couldn't stand the side effects. My onc changed my prescription to anastrozole yesterday (generic arimidex) so I'm hoping it's better for me.
    Ask your doctor to do a bone scan and take lots of Vitamin D and calcium.

    marge

    I've been on for a year now.
    I have had no negative side effects from Arimidex other than the cost. There is a generic now which I use instead. Arimidex cost for me was $340 a month, the generic is $167. I have a high deductable plan so the cost is on me.

    Roseann
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
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    Thanks for
    all your imput. When my onc and I talk about it again in 3 weeks I think I will go with his choice. I'm hoping that I will be able to tolerate without side effects. I've gotten through chemo and Neulasta shots without any severe side effects so I'm going to hope for the best. I'm sure I'll be able to get the generic and my copays are low.
    Char
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
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    cahjah75 said:

    Thanks for
    all your imput. When my onc and I talk about it again in 3 weeks I think I will go with his choice. I'm hoping that I will be able to tolerate without side effects. I've gotten through chemo and Neulasta shots without any severe side effects so I'm going to hope for the best. I'm sure I'll be able to get the generic and my copays are low.
    Char

    I look at it as yet another weapon in my arsenal!
    I hate pharmaceuticals, but I'm listening to my experts. I've been on Arimidex since July 21 and am doing well. After 6 rounds of chemo and 33 of rads, I figured I can do this--and you can to.

    Good luck!
    Hugs, Renee
  • lizzie17
    lizzie17 Member Posts: 548
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    so far
    So far, fatigue is my only side effect that interferes with life. The bone and joint pain has pretty much gone away. I have been on it for 2 years now.
  • lizzie17
    lizzie17 Member Posts: 548
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    so far
    So far, fatigue is my only side effect that interferes with life. The bone and joint pain has pretty much gone away. I have been on it for 2 years now.
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175
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