Evista withdrawal symptoms

Options
kimberly62
kimberly62 Member Posts: 20
edited November 2020 in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

Hello, I've been taking Evista for 5 years and my Doctor said I could stop taking it at this point. I will discontinue taking it next month and was wondering if anyone experienced any withdrawal symptoms from stopping?



· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • Jaybird627
    Jaybird627 Member Posts: 2,144
    edited September 2020

    Hi. I took it for 3 years (many years ago) and had no withdrawal symptoms but then I didn't 'feel' any different while I was on it. I was originally on Tamoxifen but couldn't tolerate it and was pre-menopausal so my onc suggested the Evista. I'd take it again if it was recommended. Good luck!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • kimberly62
    kimberly62 Member Posts: 20
    edited September 2020

    Thank you Jaybird, I didn't have any trouble while on it, so fingers crossed it will be easy to go off as well.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Jaybird627
    Jaybird627 Member Posts: 2,144
    edited November 2020

    Hi kimberly62,


    Sorry - I just saw your reply! Maybe I took it for 5 years too? I think it's because it's not shown to be any more effective beyond 5 years?

    I had new primary 4/2018 and after BMX, chemo and rads my (new, because I moved) onc wanted me to take an AI. Started me on generic Aromasin but it was too costly (tier 3) with my insurance so he switched me to generic Arimidex. I've been on it for 2 years now with not much joint pain but I take a lot of supplements - 2 specifically for joint health - so the drug is tolerable for me. I'm 60. He says 10 years total for me due to 2x BC. UGH.

    I'm surprised that Evista isn't prescribed more often. I rarely see it mentioned on these boards - unless I'm missing those posts?

    I hope all is well with you!

    Jaybird ~

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Categories