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Hi, I’m on anastrozol since August 2024, I gain weight and I have insomnia! CAN sometime ,what do you do for Weight problem and insomnia. 🤗

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Canada, KY
July 10
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Members on anastrozole shared their personal experiences dealing with insomnia and weight gain, offering a wide range of practical tips for... Read more

Members on anastrozole shared their personal experiences dealing with insomnia and weight gain, offering a wide range of practical tips for managing these side effects. Several members recommended melatonin (including time-release versions), magnesium glycinate, tart cherry capsules, cannabis gummies, and magnesium lotion for sleep, while others mentioned asking their oncologist about gabapentin or hydroxyzine. A recurring theme was that small lifestyle changes like strength training, walking, reducing sugar, and adjusting when you take anastrozole can also make a real difference.

A MyBCTeam Member

Get Sleep 3: it has herbs and time release melatonin and keeps you asleep throughout the night. A very good mix.

July 10
A MyBCTeam Member

Do you take it at night? I initially took Anastrozole and was taking at bedtime.!I found taking in the morning for me was better, not just for sleep but also the stiffness as I was up and moving around all day, and movement/motion helps with the stiffness.

July 13
A MyBCTeam Member

I take 10 mg of melatonin.
If you were taking 3mg, you may. need a higher dose.
Discuss with Dr.

July 10
A MyBCTeam Member

Claritin helps me with aches and pains.

July 13
A MyBCTeam Member

If you’re not a pill person have you considered magnesium cream? It’s like a body butter from earthly wellness (sleeping support)

July 13

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