Arimidex FAQ
My final ever Arimidex prescription?
This isn't really a question so it may be removed - but I just wanted to tell someone and so I'm recounting my mates here on YA Cancer section. Today I picked up my LAST EVER prescription of Arimidex! After 5 years of taking it, I have just 28 days to shift before I'm through with it. This...
My mom wants to start taking Arimidex for breast cancer?
It's almost $300 per month and she needs to take it for 5 years. Does anyone know where you can get coupons, sample etc? Arimidex is really expensive for those without prescription drug coverage. I'm going to have to start it next this year. The manufacturer helps some people cover their costs.
My sister have breast cancer and is on Arimidex?
I was wondering if there were any other ladies out there who would resembling to share their experiences and any side effects when taking Arimidex? Has anyone experience depression and anxiety? Anyone feeeling tired even though their Blood counts are normal? Any information so I can help her with this medication would be appreciated ...
What is long permanent status effects from Arimidex?
- No-one can tell you all the long-term effects. A doctor once told me this is like having mini-chemo every light of day - but everyone reacts differently. The only known factor for everyone is that it increases our survival rate - so stick with it. I wrote www,after-cancer.com to confer others ideas...
What is the difference between Femara and Arimidex ? Which have smaller number side effects similar to nausea, fatigue and hot?
was taking tamoxifen but cancer has spread to the bones they have me on femara now. haven't see any side effects yet. its been 3 weeks. Both are aromatase inhibitors, so work contained by the same way. I have been on...
What is the difference between Tamoxepen and Femara?
My doctor gave me Femara and It has so many side effects for me. She also gave me Arimidex which is better Arimedex or Femara.? - I am on Arimedex, some side effects, evening primrose grease (recommended by oncologist) reduces them, was on Tamoxifen, worse side effects for me, not tried Femara.
Which is more expensive Femara or Arimidex ? Both be given to me by my oncologists.?
Before I was taking Tamoxifen but my oncologists suggested that I change to either one. However I am having several side effects similar to nausea, hor flushes and fatigue.is it also true that I should avoid canned goods like meat and fish products like cornned beef and sardines since...
My mom have to clutch Arimidex for her breast cancer but it is too expensive for us.?
We were thinking of trying a Canadian Pharmacy or the generic Anastrozole. Any advice on either? I've researched Canadian Pharmacies, but there are so frequent. Can you please recommend a good direction to go? She makes too much on Social Security to qualify for...
Side effect of taking breast cancer drug Arimidex?
My oncologist has recommended I now take Arimidex. How did you respond to the drug? - Hot flushes. (Oncologist suggested Evening Primrose Oil, helped) Lethargy. (Take it at night) Arthritic pains in knees (Oncologist suggested Glucosamine, helping) Can get a move on osteoporosis - calcium & vit D supplements recommended. All in all, better...
Hello. Can anyone oblige me beside the effects of Arimidex & Exemestane please?
I was taking Arimidex as a follow up treatment after breast cancer, and after 4-5 months started having real problems with my hand, particularly the right hand - swollen fingers, thumb locking and clicking, stiffness in fingers. Also general collective aches and pains and stiffness, which are quite disabling when trying to...
I want to know if the drug arimidex can be used to aid stop the bone plates to fuse to rash?
My 12 year old son has advanced bone age . He has the bone age of a 13 and half boy. His endo prescribed Arimidex but I don't find any information about that arimidex can be used for stop the bone to fuse...
Is Arimidex when given as prevention of reiteration of breast cancer just used beside estrogen receptiive cancer?
or is it prescribed in all types since it is an estrogen inhibitor. - DEAR PINK, I AM ON ARIMIDEX- BUT MY FRIEND WHO IS ESTROGEN RECEPTER NEGATIVE WAS NOT PRESCRIBED ANY DRUG.? SO I BELIEVE IT IS USED ON 'ERP' CANCER. LOTS OF SIDE-EFFECTS!. I...
Anyone taking Arimidex w/zoladex shots 4 breast cancer? 4 yrs very soon & doc stopped shots. Scared for cancer again
- Read the link below and you will have a much better chance. Source(s): http://www.cancertutor.com/index.html 1. Congratulations on the 4 year mark! 2. Cancer is other scary. 3. I've read that the benefits of aromatase inibitors continue even after stopping,...
Arimidex - please any thinking how to combat down thinning and achy knees?
Hi there and many thanks for any help, it will be much appreciated. I started taking Arimidex to prevent reappearance of breast cancer last year, having been finally declared post-menopausal and therefore competent to migrate to this drug from Tamoxifen. I was initially happy because I...
Arimidex side affects?
- If any of the following happen, see your doctor. "Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not adjectives of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. " Check with your doctor directly if any of the following side effects occur: " Chest pain; shortness...
This isn't really a question so it may be removed - but I just wanted to tell someone and so I'm recounting my mates here on YA Cancer section. Today I picked up my LAST EVER prescription of Arimidex! After 5 years of taking it, I have just 28 days to shift before I'm through with it. This...
My mom wants to start taking Arimidex for breast cancer?
It's almost $300 per month and she needs to take it for 5 years. Does anyone know where you can get coupons, sample etc? Arimidex is really expensive for those without prescription drug coverage. I'm going to have to start it next this year. The manufacturer helps some people cover their costs.
My sister have breast cancer and is on Arimidex?
I was wondering if there were any other ladies out there who would resembling to share their experiences and any side effects when taking Arimidex? Has anyone experience depression and anxiety? Anyone feeeling tired even though their Blood counts are normal? Any information so I can help her with this medication would be appreciated ...
What is long permanent status effects from Arimidex?
- No-one can tell you all the long-term effects. A doctor once told me this is like having mini-chemo every light of day - but everyone reacts differently. The only known factor for everyone is that it increases our survival rate - so stick with it. I wrote www,after-cancer.com to confer others ideas...
What is the difference between Femara and Arimidex ? Which have smaller number side effects similar to nausea, fatigue and hot?
was taking tamoxifen but cancer has spread to the bones they have me on femara now. haven't see any side effects yet. its been 3 weeks. Both are aromatase inhibitors, so work contained by the same way. I have been on...
What is the difference between Tamoxepen and Femara?
My doctor gave me Femara and It has so many side effects for me. She also gave me Arimidex which is better Arimedex or Femara.? - I am on Arimedex, some side effects, evening primrose grease (recommended by oncologist) reduces them, was on Tamoxifen, worse side effects for me, not tried Femara.
Which is more expensive Femara or Arimidex ? Both be given to me by my oncologists.?
Before I was taking Tamoxifen but my oncologists suggested that I change to either one. However I am having several side effects similar to nausea, hor flushes and fatigue.is it also true that I should avoid canned goods like meat and fish products like cornned beef and sardines since...
My mom have to clutch Arimidex for her breast cancer but it is too expensive for us.?
We were thinking of trying a Canadian Pharmacy or the generic Anastrozole. Any advice on either? I've researched Canadian Pharmacies, but there are so frequent. Can you please recommend a good direction to go? She makes too much on Social Security to qualify for...
Side effect of taking breast cancer drug Arimidex?
My oncologist has recommended I now take Arimidex. How did you respond to the drug? - Hot flushes. (Oncologist suggested Evening Primrose Oil, helped) Lethargy. (Take it at night) Arthritic pains in knees (Oncologist suggested Glucosamine, helping) Can get a move on osteoporosis - calcium & vit D supplements recommended. All in all, better...
Hello. Can anyone oblige me beside the effects of Arimidex & Exemestane please?
I was taking Arimidex as a follow up treatment after breast cancer, and after 4-5 months started having real problems with my hand, particularly the right hand - swollen fingers, thumb locking and clicking, stiffness in fingers. Also general collective aches and pains and stiffness, which are quite disabling when trying to...
I want to know if the drug arimidex can be used to aid stop the bone plates to fuse to rash?
My 12 year old son has advanced bone age . He has the bone age of a 13 and half boy. His endo prescribed Arimidex but I don't find any information about that arimidex can be used for stop the bone to fuse...
Is Arimidex when given as prevention of reiteration of breast cancer just used beside estrogen receptiive cancer?
or is it prescribed in all types since it is an estrogen inhibitor. - DEAR PINK, I AM ON ARIMIDEX- BUT MY FRIEND WHO IS ESTROGEN RECEPTER NEGATIVE WAS NOT PRESCRIBED ANY DRUG.? SO I BELIEVE IT IS USED ON 'ERP' CANCER. LOTS OF SIDE-EFFECTS!. I...
Anyone taking Arimidex w/zoladex shots 4 breast cancer? 4 yrs very soon & doc stopped shots. Scared for cancer again
- Read the link below and you will have a much better chance. Source(s): http://www.cancertutor.com/index.html 1. Congratulations on the 4 year mark! 2. Cancer is other scary. 3. I've read that the benefits of aromatase inibitors continue even after stopping,...
Arimidex - please any thinking how to combat down thinning and achy knees?
Hi there and many thanks for any help, it will be much appreciated. I started taking Arimidex to prevent reappearance of breast cancer last year, having been finally declared post-menopausal and therefore competent to migrate to this drug from Tamoxifen. I was initially happy because I...
Arimidex side affects?
- If any of the following happen, see your doctor. "Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not adjectives of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. " Check with your doctor directly if any of the following side effects occur: " Chest pain; shortness...