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(also known as Aromatase inhibitors, Aminoglutethimide, Anastrozole, Anastrozole, Arimidex, Exemestane, Aromasin)
Aromatase inhibitors (AI) are a class of drugs used in the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women that block the aromatase enzyme. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Breast Cancer | 63 |
75% |
| Infertility | 12 |
83% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 6 |
83% |
| Pregnancy | 2 |
100% |
| Infertility, Secondary | 2 |
50% |
Overall, 76% (92
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Arimidex Reviews
Too Soon To Tell
Currently in my first cycle with this drug.
Too Soon To Tell
She just started taking this hormone therapy so hopefully that will work for her and more intense treatments won't be necessary.
Too Soon To Tell
Just started a few months back, so far not too bad.
Considering
couldn't last on any of the aromatase inhibitors because I got horrible total body muscle and bone pain
Considering
Moodiness, hot flashes, leg and body aches.
Not Working
Creates a burning of my skin. I rub my skin and am very uncomfortable.
Not Working
Joint aches, could hardly walk. Struggled though work and cryed sometimes
Not Working
Was on Arimdex from July, 2005 until January 2009. It didn't stop the cancer.
Not Working
Nothing.
Not Working
side effects are painful and not worth the risk, quality of life very poor,stopped taking it, opted for chemo
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Discussions
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Arimidex?
I have not heard of using arimidex for fertility but it is normally used on post menopausal women and for breast cancer the fertility use must be newe... [More] -
Arimidex
i have been on arimedex since last may 07.the hands and feet are numb,joint pain and tiredness but im getting used to it . after researching fema... [More] -
Any info on aromatase inhibitors?
My understanding is that there are about 3-4 main aromatase inhibitors. I was also on Tamoxifenfor 16 months, but got severe arthritis, so I first wen... [More] -
Arimidex
So its official...arimidex will take over for tamoxifen (which has been happening at USC for over a year). Id love to hear side effects (if any) fro... [More]
