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USES: This medication is used in the treatment of post-menopausal breast cancer in women.
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Arimidex
Uses
This medication is used in the treatment of post-menopausal breast cancer in women.
Notes
- Keep all doctor appointments and scheduled laboratory tests as your condition will be closely monitored.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture as directed.
- Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
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How To Use
- Take this by mouth exactly as directed usually once a day.
- This is a potent medication.
- Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
Side Effects
- Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, hot flashes, dizziness, dry mouth, back pain, vaginal dryness and cough may occur.
- Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limited activity may help lessen nausea and vomiting.
- In some cases, therapy with another drug may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea.
- Notify your doctor if you experience breathing trouble, rash, vaginal bleeding, shortness of breath, chest pain, pain or swelling in the legs, swelling of the feet or ankles, weight gain, tingling of the hands or feet or depression while taking this.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking this, tell your doctor of any illnesses you have (especially liver diseases) or any allergies.
- Use of this medication is not recommended during pregnancy.
- Contraceptive (birth control) measures are recommended during therapy and for one month following.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
- This medication is not recommended for use in children.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Sex:
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Age: 60
Time Taken:
7 weeks
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| Reason: 2.2 cm T, lumpectomy, 33 rad, |
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5 July 2007 |
Side Effects
I am in the agreement with others and their effects, I feel I am not well mentally or physically. Pains everywhere, weakness, tired all the time, trouble up and now stairs, sitting. Morning is my worst. Swollen hands and stiffness in hands and feet. Some days feel so blue for no reason. Tire for lack of sleeplessness. I could go on and on I guess.
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I was an active 59 yr, Bike 20 miles, ski, tennis. Now I feel I can't function for lack of sleep, mood swings, just the overall aches in the body. I am considering going off of it and put in God's hands.
Drug companies paint a pretty picture for marketing purposes. I worked for one for 25 yrs. and I am not impress with this drug at all. Tamoxifen may be a better choice. They 20 years of data on it and Arimidex is the new kid on the block. 7-8 yrs of data. Not enough for me with the way I feel. I did well getting through all of my chemo and radiation. I have side effect still from the Taxol in my hands and feet. I don't need more to deal with. Do the oncologists know how many of us are going through this. I wonder. I am a very positive person so this has knocked me for a loop. I do not wish to discourage others but I do wish to let them know my experience.
The choice is an individual's based of taking a drug or not taking a drug. Five years of hell to hope
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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