How to Manage Hot Flashes While Taking Anastrozole?

Ask for letrozole I could take the anastrozole either. Less hot flashes with letrozole

I am on meds for high cholesterol so have some joint pain from that. Haven’t noticed any different pain in my joints. I have a follow up appointment in a few weeks. Maybe they will improve or my doctor will change it.

I would question the cholesterol pills. Unless it’s over 300 you don’t need it. You need cholesterol for brain junction and muscle

Uncontrolled mine is pretty high. Seems to be hereditary. I see my GP early May so may discuss that option if still having issues. Today has been less hot flashes and I did take my meds this morning. Fingers crossed not terrible tonight

Get get my hot flashes late evening and during the nite. Wakes me up! Throw the covers off and on all nite. I take my letrozole in the evening

My oncologist said to take Vitamin E. It works for me and I have very few hot flashes.

Statin drugs are known to deplete naturally occurring CoQ10 in your body. You might check with your doctor if adding CoQ10 supplements might help with your joint pain. It comes in many different dosages so please ask your doctor what strength is recommended for your personal situation.

I couldn't tolerate them, & since I'm triple negative, it didn't really help. It was six months of non-stop hot flashes.

My oncologist suggested Magnesium for hot flashes. Seems to help.

Veozah is a new non hormonal medication for hot flashes and night sweats. I’ve been it for over a year now and it helps a lot. Ask your doc to prescribe. Since it is new it may require a pre authorization from your insurance.

Thanks!

Leslie J is right. Veozah cut my hot flashes to almost nothing and I was having 20+ every 24 hours! I am also way better on exemestane and so much less depressed!

Hi newly diagnosed with DCIS. Just had lumpectomy surgery yesterday. Now waiting for pathology results. Already know possible radiation treatments and most likely hormone therapy. I have had 2 hip replacements and now need a third at same time going through cancer. CoQ10 for muscle aches with cholesterol meds has definitely taken the cramps away. Wonder if it also works with AI medicines?

Hot flashes are a common experience with aromatase inhibitors like Anastrozole, and many patients find relief through various approaches including timing adjustments, lifestyle changes, and discussing options with their healthcare team. Switching to morning dosing might help with the sleep difficulties, and many people in this community have shared helpful strategies for managing these side effects - hopefully others will chime in with what has worked for them.