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I am on arimidex (anastrozole) & have a lot of joint pain. i have started walking moderately, but now have constant leg pain. it has been a month. will this go awa?

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Arimidex (anastrozole): In most patients Arimidex induced arthralgias (aches and pains) are worse in first 4-6 weeks than it gets better. Take some advil or Aleve (naproxen) but it will get better.

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I am on arimidex (anastrozole) & have a lot of joint pain. i have started walking moderately, but now have constant leg pain. it has been a month. will this go awa?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

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