And common side effects include hot flashes, tiredness, nausea, and vomiting
Side effects
Arimidex (anastrozole) and Femara (letrozole) are non-steroidal aromatase inhibitors (lowers estrogen production) used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Arimidex ( anastrozole) and Clomid (clomiphene citrate) are both considered anti- estrogens
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38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect
It is also known as Arimidex
It acts as a false substrate for the aromatase enzyme, and is processed to
Arimidex is used in postmenopausal women and is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after taking tamoxifen
Side effects may include hair loss, hot Arimidex (anastrozole) and Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate) are used to treat breast cancer
Unexplained cough or coughing up blood
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38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect
Prescribed for Breast Cancer
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pain, tenderness, bluish color, or swelling of the foot or leg
For oral dosage form (tablets): For breast cancer: Adults—1 milligram (mg) once a day
Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen
Anastrozole is a medication that may be used to treat postmenopausal breast cancer and works by lowering estrogen levels in the body
thirst
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention