CommunitiesBreast CancerWhat are other people's experiences with Anastrozole side effects?

What are other people's experiences with Anastrozole side effects?

RC

Community Member

5 days ago

Hi! New to the group and looking for others who have taken Anastrozole and learning what their experiences were like. I had severe side effects and the oncologist took me off med which triggered pretty significant heart issues, uncontrolled blood pressure that landed me in the hospital and later put on another heart med. I have heart issues from heart attacks and triple-bypass I had 20 years ago. Oncology appt soon and they are probably going to try and put me back on med and not sure it’s good for me. Input from others would be greatly appreciated.

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CA

Community Member

5 days ago

Many community members have shared their experiences with Anastrozole, and side effects can vary significantly from person to person. Given your complex medical history, it's encouraging that you're preparing thoughtful questions for your upcoming oncology appointment to discuss the best path forward with your care team. Hopefully others in the community will share their experiences to help you feel more informed going into that important conversation.

KL

Community Member

5 days ago

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience. ❤️ I can only imagine how difficult and frightening this journey must have been — especially having a history of heart attacks and triple bypass, then experiencing severe side effects while trying to follow a treatment plan that is supposed to help protect your health. Every person’s body responds differently to medications like Anastrozole, and when someone already has complex health factors, the decision about continuing, changing, or adjusting treatment really deserves a careful and personalized discussion with the medical team. It’s great that you’re preparing for your oncology appointment. Have you had the chance to discuss with both your oncologist and cardiologist how your heart history may affect your options moving forward? Sometimes a more comprehensive review of your overall health situation can help you feel more confident about the next step. If you ever feel you need another perspective or help organizing your medical information for a more comprehensive health review, having an additional professional opinion can sometimes bring peace of mind.

KB

Community Member

4 days ago

I would also have your cardiologist discuss your status with oncology. Or send a note. I have also had my blood pressure rise on abastro large if you.

KB

Community Member

4 days ago

I mean anastrozole

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