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Arimidex

Arimidex

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Brands

ANABREZ • Stradexa

Generic Drug

Anastrozole

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Cough
Weight gain
Joint pains
Abdominal pain
Pain
Diarrhea
Hot flashes
Headache
Breast pain
Bone pain
Loss of strength
Paresthesia
Numbness or tingling
Rash

Serious

Angina

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How does arimidex (anastrozole) work?

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Can you take arimidex (anastrozole) wih anything else?

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Can you eat grapefruit while taking arimidex (anastrozole)?

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What is the definition or description of: arimidex (anastrozole)?

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Would it be safe to take cataplex b while taking arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 55-year old female asked:

Took arimidex (anastrozole) for 3mo3wks stopped for 10days now. How long will my system take to return to normal?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I have a feeling that arimidex (anastrozole) is causing/irritating my caugh. Is this a possible side effec and what is the best alternative medication?

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A 42-year old asked:

Any side effects of arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 39-year old asked:

Does arimidex (anastrozole) raise cholesterol levels?

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A 69-year old female asked:

Is insominia a side effect of arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 61-year old female asked:

Why did arimidex (anastrozole) cause me to have anxiety?

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A 30-year old asked:

Is it dangerous to eat tofu when on arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 45-year old asked:

What side effects are associated with Arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 30-year old asked:

What are differences between femara (letrozole) and arimidex ?

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What's the difference between arimidex and femara (letrozole)?

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A 46-year old asked:

What are some possible side effects of anastrozole (arimidex)?

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A 39-year old asked:

How much calcium should I take when on arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 25-year old asked:

What is the difference between femara (letrozole) and arimidex?

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A 26-year old asked:

How much calcium should be taken daily when on arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 35-year old asked:

My sister is taking arimidex (anastrozole) and becoming more and more confused.?

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A 79-year old female asked:

I've been prescribed Arimidex (anastrozole). Is it okay to take Sun Chlorella too?

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A 30-year old asked:

Does arimidex (anastrozole) cause nausea in men?

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A 55-year old asked:

Can arimidex (anastrozole) cause facial nerve numbness?

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A female asked:

My husband takes arimidex pills. Is it safe for me to get pregnant?

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A 52-year old asked:

Can arimidex (anastrozole) be used to help stop the bone plates to fuse to early?

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A 62-year old female asked:

Am taking arimidex (anastrozole) and having terrible hot flushes.Is sage tablets safe to take with this?

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A female asked:

My ALB/GLOB Ratio has been at 0.9 on my last 3 blood tests. I take Arimidex (anastrozole). Could this medication be the cause of a low number?

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A 53-year old female asked:

Is it normal to end up with severe osteoporosis t-3.7 after a bi oopherectomy and arimidex, (anastrozole) my dr said it wouldnt happen as i was 50 when operated on?

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How can I be sure that it was a bilateral oopherectomy and the use of arimidex (anastrozole) that caused my osteoporosis and how could it have been stopped or helpd?

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