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Is it normal to have joint pain or other side effects from arimidex (anastrozole)?
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Yes but: Yes, joint pain is a common side effect with Arimidex (anastrozole) but discuss with your doctor if symptoms are severe or do not go away.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Yes, very common: Joint pain is a very common side effect of these type of drugs. There is no damage being done. Try tylenol (acetaminophen) for the pain. Don't stop the medicine until speaking with your doctor.
Answered 5/4/2014
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