Taking my first Anastrozole pill tomorrow

It varies by individual but I think *most* women find taking it earlier in the day, with food, works best. Some women have had issues sleeping when they take it later. There are a bunch of us who eased into it. I took it every other day for about three weeks and my SEs have not been too bad.

I take it right after my morning coffee. I remember staring at intensely on the first day. It has been 18 months straight without skipping.

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I've been on anastrozole for just over 1 year now and I have been very fortunate in that I've not experienced any side effects. I take it in the morning. I was most concerned about loss of bone density, which is something you can't really feel! So I was very happy to find out that my bone density has not been affected by the medication -- as shown by my dexascan 2 weeks ago. My sister-in-law had been on it for 2 years with no real problems, so I was hoping for a similar experience.

Everyone is different, and I know many women do suffer terrible side effects. I am fortunate, but at the same time feel awful for those who suffer. I thought you'd want to know that it is possible that you can take the medication and not have a bad experience.

Wishing you the best.

Trem with fear am beginning anastrozole today. MO said every other day for a month. Then, I'll start every day on July 13, my son's -gasp- 59th birthday. Have read so much and, of course, am terrified of SE's at 85, Is there any consensus on when is the best time to take this fearsome,hopefully helpful, little pill- morning, night, afternoon?§

Take it when you will remember it. If you have other morning meds, then is a good time. Some ladies feel it disturbs their sleep, so take it at night.

If you do get se, most will resolve in a few months. If they are unbearable, talk to your MO, there are other AIs to try.