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Deciding to stop taking anastrazole due to side effects and im anxious

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Plaistow, NH
December 28, 2025
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A MyBCTeam Member

I am just starting Anastrozole. Been searching google and this site for advice. It’s helpful. Continue your online search for information and use it to serve your needs.

December 29, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

I read that you switched from a different med to this one. Keep your team up to date on the challenges. They may offer another med, or check to see if there is a different manufacturer. Apparently, some women are more sensitive to the fillers one manufacturer uses over another. Keeping you in prayers for answers that work for you! Hugs!

December 29, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

Hello DonnaMarquis. I'm sorry you're having bad side effects from Anastrozole. I take it too. No bad side effects, only fatigue every now and then. Please let your health care team know before you stop it. Hoping and pray the best for you 🌹🙏🙏🙏

December 29, 2025
MyBCTeam

Are you feeling anxious about stopping anastrozole due to side effects?

It's completely understandable to feel anxious about this decision. Many people experience challenging side effects from anastrozole, and weighing the benefits against how it affects your daily life is a deeply personal choice.

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Are you feeling anxious about stopping anastrozole due to side effects?

It's completely understandable to feel anxious about this decision. Many people experience challenging side effects from anastrozole, and weighing the benefits against how it affects your daily life is a deeply personal choice.

Common side effects that lead people to consider stopping include:
- Weight gain that's difficult to manage
- Joint and muscle pain
- Fatigue and feeling lifeless
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Mood changes

A MyBCTeam member shared: "I exercise moderately six days a week and have gained 10 pounds since I started taking this drug. I feel like I'm pushing a door against hurricane winds."

Before making any changes, it's really important to talk with your oncologist. They can:
- Discuss whether switching to a different aromatase inhibitor like letrozole might work better for you
- Explore strategies to manage your specific side effects
- Help you understand the risks and benefits of stopping versus continuing treatment
- Consider alternative treatment options

Your quality of life matters tremendously, and your medical team wants to help you find a treatment plan that's both effective and tolerable. Don't hesitate to be honest about how the medication is affecting you.

December 28, 2025

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