Arimidex lowers estrogen levels, slowing the growth of breast cancer and increasing t

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Arimidex is a first-line treatment for breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It slows the growth of advanced cancer within the breast and cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Arimidex is also used to treat advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women whose disease has spread to other parts of the body following treatment with tamoxifen (Nolvadex), another anti-cancer drug. Arimidex can also be prescribed along with other drugs to treat the early stages of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

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Arimidex won't work on hormone-receptor-negative breast cancer. Arimidex shouldn't be taken at the same time as tamoxifen. Arimidex is a pill taken once a day. Most doctors recommend taking Arimidex at the same time each day.
Because Arimidex lowers the amount of estrogen in the body, less estrogen reaches bone cells, which can lead to bone thinning and weakening and a higher-than-average risk of broken bones. This side effect can be very troubling for some women. If you have osteoporosis, your doctor may recommend that you take tamoxifen rather than Arimidex because of this possible side effect.
Other common side effects of Arimidex are:

a) bone and joint pain
b) nausea
c) vomiting
d) hot flashes
e) weakness
f) fatigue


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