2 Months Off Arimidex - Reaction Rash - Tomorrow will start generic Anastrozole

Different Ballgame
Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
As a process of elimination, I went off Arimidex on November 5. First, it was to determine if my tingling/numbness in my fingers and hands was caused by Arimidex. After being off it for 2 months, the tingling/numbness never went away, so it is not the result of Arimidex. Next week I will start physical therapy for the neck and will be fitted with the gloves for carpal tunnel.

The Arimidex, however, did create a rash on my body (torso, both front and back). What is amazing is that I got that reaction in the middle of October, 7 months after being on Arimidex. It just started spreading very slow, then after 1 month, the spreading became faster. Dermatologist thought it was a reaction to my water pill, which I found difficult to believe because I started taking it in January 2007. I never stopped taking the water pill during the 2 months I was off Arimidex.

I saw my new hematologist yesterday. My body looks great. No rash anywhere. She decided to put me back on Arimidex, but not the brand. I am now going generic. Tomorrow, Friday, January 7, 2011 at 12:00 noon will be the first pill taken. It is Anstrozole, 1 mg tablet, made by a company in India, namely Natco Pharma Limited, Kothur, India.

Hugs,
Janelle

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  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #2
    Double Posting
    I should learn to be more patient. I hate when I double post.

    Janelle
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #3
    Different Ballgame said:

    Double Posting
    I should learn to be more patient. I hate when I double post.

    Janelle

    But then we get to see your
    But then we get to see your lovely face twice janelle :) good luck with the generic I hope it works well for you and no rashes!
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #4
    carkris said:

    But then we get to see your
    But then we get to see your lovely face twice janelle :) good luck with the generic I hope it works well for you and no rashes!

    Hmmm
    I saw my onc today and told her that I had no side effects from Arimidex until it went generic. Now I hobble to the bathroom in the morning, the bottoms of my feet hurt, my fingers ache, BUT it's counter-intuitive because the more I move -- go for walks, yoga, just be active -- the better I feel.

    She said I'm the first person to mention the difference between generic and the real deal. Tomorrow I'm going to find out from insurance how much Arimidex would cost instead of generic.

    Good luck to you, let us know how you do.

    xoxo
    Victoria
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #5
    aisling8 said:

    Hmmm
    I saw my onc today and told her that I had no side effects from Arimidex until it went generic. Now I hobble to the bathroom in the morning, the bottoms of my feet hurt, my fingers ache, BUT it's counter-intuitive because the more I move -- go for walks, yoga, just be active -- the better I feel.

    She said I'm the first person to mention the difference between generic and the real deal. Tomorrow I'm going to find out from insurance how much Arimidex would cost instead of generic.

    Good luck to you, let us know how you do.

    xoxo
    Victoria

    Who Makes Your Generic?
    Victoria, could you tell me the name of the drug company who makes your generic?

    I have put weight back on so my knees are hurting from the weight. I need to start walking again. I had planned on starting it this week, but ended up letting other things interfere with it. Exercise needs to be a priority.

    I thought I was doing great on Arimidex until the tingling of the fingers which basically was 7 months after starting Arimidex. Then the rash. I do have skin allergies, from allergens such as mold, weed, and tree pollen, but in my later years it is very mild or non-existent.

    From what I have read on postings, it appears that I am the first in our group to get a rash reaction to Arimidex.

    Thank you for the good luck.

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #6
    carkris said:

    But then we get to see your
    But then we get to see your lovely face twice janelle :) good luck with the generic I hope it works well for you and no rashes!

    How Sweert
    Ahhhhhhh, what a nice thing to say to me. Thank you for your sweet words.

    Hugs,
    Janelle
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #7
    carkris said:

    But then we get to see your
    But then we get to see your lovely face twice janelle :) good luck with the generic I hope it works well for you and no rashes!

    How Sweert
    Dear Carkris, Ahhhhhhh, what a nice thing to say to me. Thank you for your sweet words.

    Hugs,
    Janelle
  • sparkle1
    sparkle1 Member Posts: 242
    #8
    Janelle
    I started on the
    Janelle

    I started on the generic arimidex (anastrozole) this week. So far I haven't noticed anything. Where is it listed what company makes this?
    Sparkle
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #9
    sparkle1 said:

    Janelle
    I started on the
    Janelle

    I started on the generic arimidex (anastrozole) this week. So far I haven't noticed anything. Where is it listed what company makes this?
    Sparkle

    ASK YOUR PHARMACIST
    Your pharmacist can tell you the name of the drug company who has manufactured your generic. And don't be shy about asking him how to spell the drug company's name if you are not sure of the spelling. You can also ask for literature from the drug company on the medication.

    Unless you get the original packaging, you have no way of knowing who supplied it.

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