Side effects of anastrozle

angelsally

My breast cancer was diagnosed in 2005 and I underwent a radical modified massectomy in 2006. I started anastrozle in 2006 with my doctor telling me if he had the type of cancer I did he would take it daily for the rest of his life. My doctor retired and I have a new doctor who said I should have only taken this drug for 5-6 years. I am now in year 11 taking this drug. No return of cancer but I have major problems with osteoporosis and I also have high cholesterol. I did not have these medical issues before taking this drug. At one point I did not take any drugs. I feel you start with 1 drug and from side effects you have another medical issue and now it's 2 drugs. I take eight pills daily at this point - some 4 times daily and some 2 times daily for various medical issues. I got all my drugs out and it appears that 4 of my issues relate to side effects from other drugs I am taking. Where does it end?

Moderators

Hi Angelsally-

We're so sorry you're still experiencing these side effects. We know how frustrating it can be, and how it does indeed feel never-ending! Have you read through the thread we have on anastrazole? It's a pretty extensive thread, lots of info, and many other members who may be able to give you some insight, or at the very least, their support: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/78/topics...

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