Question 1

what happens if i miss a dose of anastrozole?

Accepted Answer

Its okay: One missed dose will have little significance.  Like most drugs, it stays in your system for a while and the effects/benefits last beyond the dose taken.  Studies have shown that even when hormonal therapy is discontinued at 5 years, the curves plotting benefit continue to separate for several years afterwards.

Question 2

i stop taking my anastrozole pill because i have know insurance and i can't pay for it.  what will happen to me? i've only took it for 2 years.

Accepted Answer

Anastrozole: You should take it for 5 years at lease. I understand your problem. Talk to your doctor about this before stopping the pill. He may have ideas that can help. You can apply for public assistance at the medicaid office.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: anastrozole?

Accepted Answer

See below: Anastrozole (marketed under the trade name Arimidex (anastrozole) by astrazeneca) is an aromatase-inhibiting drug approved for treatment of breast cancer after surgery, as well as for metastasis in both pre and post-menopausal women. The severity of breast cancer is increased by estrogen, as sex hormones cause hyperplasia, and differentiation at estrogen receptor sites.

Question 4

does anastrozole cause osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes drugs that block the effects of estrogen can lead to bone loss and anastrosole is one of those medications.

Question 5

how does arimidex (anastrozole) work?

Accepted Answer

Lower estrogen: It's an aromatase inhibitor.  It blocks the enzymatic conversion of androgens (male hormone) to estrogen, thereby lowering estrogen level.  It is used to treat breast cancer.

Question 6

what calcium should i take with anastrozole?

Accepted Answer

CALCIUM + VIT D: The daily calcium requirement is between 1000 - 1200 mg. You can easily find calcium supplements of 400, 500 and 600 mg and taking 2 a day will help you meet your requirements. Calcium carbonate is the best absorbed, but remember to take it along or in combination with vit d 600-1000 iu/day.

Question 7

is somehow more effective than arimidex (anastrozole)?

Accepted Answer

AIs: There are 3 ais - anastrazole (arimidex), Letrozole (femara), and Exemestane (aromasin).  All show similar clinical benefits in clinical trials.  Some patients will tolerate one better than the others but there is no way to predict which one.  Other hormonal therapy options include tamoxifen, toremifene, and Faslodex (fulvestrant) (an injectible) but none are particularly "more effective" than an ai.

Question 8

is it ok to take anastrozole if you have a bad kidney?

Accepted Answer

I can find: reasons why especially considering the fact that all it takes is ONE kidney to have NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION!

Hope this helps!

Dr Z

Question 9

can you take arimidex (anastrozole) wih anything else?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Arimidex (anastrozole) does not interact with many drugs in general but always good idea to check with pharmacist/ physician if you are planning to start any new drug/ supplement.

Question 10

can you eat grapefruit while taking arimidex (anastrozole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No interaction between grapefruit and arimidex (anastrozole).  (source: medscape/web md).

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