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Arimidex

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Anastrozole

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A 31-year old asked:

How does Arimidex (anastrozole) work?

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A 30-year old asked:

Does arimidex (anastrozole) cause nausea in men?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can you take arimidex (anastrozole) wih anything else?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can you eat grapefruit while taking Arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 30-year old asked:

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

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A 39-year old asked:

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

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A member asked:

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

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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 40-year old asked:

Would it be safe to take Cataplex B while taking 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 53-year old female asked:

Are all doctors that treat with arimidex (anastrozole) given the same guidelines the world over?

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A 42-year old asked:

Any side effects of arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Does arimidex (anastrozole) cause fatigue and weakness !

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A 46-year old asked:

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

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it okay to take graviola and arimidex (anastrozole) at the same time?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can Arimidex (anastrozole) cause shooting pains in the groin area & backside?

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A 52-year old female asked:

Can arimidex (anastrozole) cause osteoporosis and is there a way to prevent it?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is arimidex (anastrozole) an effective treatment for the reduction of estrogen in males?

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A 50-year old asked:

Is weight gain associated with Arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 32-year old asked:

Does Arimidex (anastrozole) cause facial hair to grow faster?

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A 29-year old asked:

How can you address arthritis started while on arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 30-year old asked:

What are differences between femara (letrozole) and arimidex (anastrozole) ?

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A 53-year old asked:

What's the difference between Arimidex (anastrozole) and Femara (letrozole)?

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A 29-year old asked:

When using arimidex (anastrozole) is it common to develop bunions soon after starting?

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A 52-year old female asked:

VitK,D,calcium, thryoid all good. No Mets. Arimidex (anastrozole) & ooph led to severe osteo in 2 yrs. Is there anything else that could have caused this?

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A 53-year old female asked:

Is there a guideline that says only women under 50 get osteoporosis after surgical meno.& arimidex (anastrozole) as thats what my dr thought now my bnes are ruined.

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A 52-year old female asked:

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?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 56-year old male asked about a 53-year old female:

Q. about PALOMA-2 trial, exclusion "Prior neo adjuvant treatment with letrozole or anastrozole with DFI d 12-months from completion of treatment." Still on Arimidex (anastrozole) since 2009, am I excluded?

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A member asked:

does sertraline interfere with arimidex (anastrozole)?

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A 52-year old female asked:

Can Arimidex (anastrozole) cause arthritis as well as osteoporosis?

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