Women taking AIs are periodically asked to take a bone density test to rule out physical problems such as osteopenia or osteoporosis. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Posted by sandyjr @sandyjr, Mar 6, 2019. I looked at biotin and other supplements but have been advised that some can interfere with the medications efficacy. I don't think I can look like this for another 4-9 years. WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health. Keytruda, tamoxifen, anastrozole, Arimidex, Ibrance, Xeloda, Femara, Herceptin, Faslodex, Nolvadex. This time, he recommended I try tamoxifen, which I did reluctantly. Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. I did agree to radiation treatments and went through 28 rounds of radiation. Try to change your mind set to cope with it. Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. But, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm your unborn baby. Contact your cancer clinic if you are unable to take anastrozole as prescribed, Anastrozole uses and safety info; Anastrozole information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details) Side effects of Anastrozole (detailed) All Rights Reserved. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. They cannot be used unless your body is in natural menopause or in menopause induced by medications or removal of the ovaries. On my last day of 15 rads my oncolgist asked me if I had had any side effects from the anastrozole and when I told her that my hair had gone very dry and was thinning and falling out more than it had ever done before she said that it was caused by the anastrozole and told me to stop taking it for a month to see if it stopped. He explained there were many other aromatase inhibitors and we could try another. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Premenopausal women (still having menstrual cycles)Should not be used in these patients. I don't wear the wig all the time - I may do eventually, but it does make me feel much more confident. Tina, what kind of breast cancer did you have and what treatments? Difficulty in moving; muscle cramps or stiffness; swollen joints; For Healthcare Professionals. In my particular case, I was post-menopausal when diagnosed with stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma. Common side effects include: hot flashes, fatigue, changes in mood, depression and night sweats. Recently I have noticed new hair growth in the temple areas and in my hair part. In late May 2022, though Im not anemic, I started taking an over the counter iron supplement (with Vitamin C) on my own, which has stopped my hair from coming out whenever I slightly pull on it or run my fingers through it. Your oncologist will ask about any side effects you're experiencing. It basically attaches to your hair using a light net which has real hair. And 7% of the women had a bone fracture. Maureen. Anastrozole and side effectshair loss/thinning and hair regrowth. You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood. Since December 2021 until now, a tremendous amount of hair combs out daily. Listen to your body. Thank you so much for your reply. Do not break or chew the tablets. I really would like to try putting it on all over and maybe covering it and letting it sit overnight, but that would be when disaster happens and I would have to quick run out and my hair would be all greased up!!!! The hot flashes are goneI never had them before in my life! If you use this eHealthMe study on publication, please acknowledge it with a citation: study title, URL, accessed date. Do not make up doses during the day. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals (2001): 2. He prescribed me a 10 day course of 30000 per day then to just have an OTC supplement. Connect with thousands of patients and caregivers for support and answers. What happens when you stop taking Arimidex? I didn't do chemo but I'm very interested in hearing from others who also didn't do chemo, are taking Anastrozole and whether hair loss is just in certain places or all over. Has anyone else experienced this? Since December 2021 until now, a tremendous amount of hair combs out daily. Ischemic cardiovascular disease (4%) has also been reported. The decision to walk away from taking aromatase inhibitors is a choice many women are now making. I shudder to think how Id be feeling if I were still taking those drugs today. Has anyone here taken it and did anyone have hair loss? Thank you very much for your time! After all the drug is stripping your hormones so how can it? My blood pressure has always been normal and presents no concerns. Ask your doctor for ways to prevent these effects or make them less severe. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 22, 2019. After surgery, I met with my oncologist to go over the recommended treatment plan. Swallow whole with a glass of water. Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of anastrozole in children. WebHair loss is found among people who take Prometrium, especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years. I have been on anastrazole for 2 years now and my hair is still very thin and i have some bald patches. After taking several days to research and discuss with my family members, I chose not to follow my doctors advice for chemotherapy. I will start tomorrow. Many thanks, Sandy. It grew back thick and curly as it was before chemo. Accessed Dec. 28, 2018. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. I was placed on aromasin. Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Hormone therapy for breast cancer is a treatment for breast cancers that are sensitive to hormones. http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hormone-therapy-for-breast-cancer/basics/what-you-can-expect/prc-20015050, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dry-skin-red-itching-burning-and-peeling/, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-anyone-speak-to-the-proscons-of-arimidex-vs-tomoxifen-ive-been-on/. I have heard of others who have had severe stomach pain or other horrific side effects and they have had to stop. I also have been applying 5% (Men's) Rogaine foam once daily for over a year (Im extremely allergic to propylene glycol thats in the liquid solution); I started taking four Nutrafol capsules daily and one percent of Finasteride daily since May 2022 (the Finasteride replaced daily the 100 mg of Spironolactone, which Id been taking for six months). @tinalove asked this very question a little while ago, so I moved your message". The decision to have a better quality of life becomes paramount. The hair thinning only kicked in for me at year 6, I now have a higher forehead than I ever used to, but as I had really thick hair to start with I've not had any obvious thinning elsewhere. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. However, it is very important that you continue to use the medicine, even if you begin to feel ill. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Registered Office: Fifth Floor, Ibex House, 4247 Minories, London EC3N 1DY. Targeted therapy drugs attack specific weaknesses in cancer cells. I completely understand how you feel. At that time, I was 56 years old, but felt more like I was in my mid 80s. You might want to discuss this with yours. I did not make the decision lightly. I hope doctors will begin to listen to their patients and register their concerns. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any of the third party products and services advertised. Theyre doing their homework and learning more about the potential side effects of drugs like Tamoxifen, arimidex, aromasin and femara. I've been on anastrozole for nearly 8 years now. It really helped so perhaps you could get your GP to check your Vit D levels. At that point, I needed to reassess my situation. Bedminster, N.J.: Kyowa Kirin, Inc.; 2017. http://www.fareston.com. loss of hair; numbness or tingling of the hands or feet; shivering; sleepiness; trouble sleeping; weight gain; Incidence not known. I hate to wash my hair, and to comb it daily. WebDo not take any herbal remedies or supplements for menopausal symptoms while taking anastrozole. The combination can make hormone therapy more effective. My Oncologist changed my med. pain, tenderness, bluish color, or swelling of the foot or leg, unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness, Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, red skin lesions, often with a purple center, sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips, flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet. A coordinator will follow up to see if Mayo Clinic is right for you. Choose wisely. I believe most of the meds have these side effects, some are not as bad as others, but the side effects are enough to drive you nuts. How much does Arimidex increase survival? Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. Doctors refer to these cancers as estrogen receptor positive (ER positive) or progesterone receptor positive (PR positive). One approach to hormone therapy is to stop the hormones from attaching to the receptors on the cancer cells. These drugs work to block cell receptors like estrogen and progesterone in breast cancers that are hormone receptor positive. Tina, what advice have you been getting from your OT? Anastrozole is also used to treat advanced breast cancer that has grown or spread after tamoxifen treatment. Baudette, Minn.: ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2018. https://www.arimidex.com. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. The last few months my hair is falling out. Accessed Dec. 27, 2018. im concerned about the side effects. I have been taking arimidex for 8 months since dx of lobular carcinoma. However, efficacy has not been established to treat teenage boys with pubertal gynecomastia and to treat precocious puberty in teenage girls with McCune-Albright Syndrome. pain, tenderness, bluish color, or swelling of the foot or leg, unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness, Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, red skin lesions, often with a purple center, sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips, flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck. No longer do I deal with severe bone and joint pain. Hi @tinalove, welcome to Connect. I do have a lot of stress in my life which Im sure contributes. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Aromatase inhibitors are only used in women who have undergone menopause. Has anyone experienced severe itching while using anastrozole? Feedback please! I am about to stop Anastrozole so i hope my hair will then start to recover. Aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer include: Anastrozole (Arimidex). My thyroid, heart, and lungs have been checked and presented no concerns. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of eHealthMe.com's terms of service and privacy policy. Does everyone taking this drug experience it or are there some that are spared? Arimidex. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss. I hope so! My temples are defined now. Not a great thing to hear but the thinning is due to the lack of oestrogen.makes your body think you are older than you are. The post reveals that the aforementioned can adversely cause hair thinning as well as hair loss in men and even in women. Aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer include: Anastrozole (Arimidex). Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. In comparison, of women who took the cancer drug tamoxifen for 5 years, 7% had osteoporosis. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Go to the Breast Cancer Support Group. They cannot be used unless your body is in natural menopause or in menopause induced by medications or removal of the ovaries. It is unlikely that a postmenopausal woman may become pregnant. Youll notice that I moved your message into the Breast Cancer group. The worst side effect I had was hot flashes, but I was undergoing radiation and it was a particularly hot summer here. Aromatase inhibitors (AIs), like arimidex, aromasin and femara, are also used to help fight cancer cell regrowth. Number of reports submitted per year: Severity of Hair loss *: least: 10 % moderate: 50 % severe: 30 % most severe: 10 % When people recovered from Hair loss *: while on drug: 0.0 % after off the drug: 14.29 % not yet: 85.71 % Effectiveness of Anastrozole *: not at all: 0.0 % WebHair loss is found among people who take Prometrium, especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years. The majority of them made their choices due to unbearable side effects. I'm also on Accord brand, after trying various brands and finding this seemed best when it came to the joint pain side effects. I just accepted that no hair product or supplement is going to help it . @colleen_young @tinalove Hello Ladies Hope and pray all is well with everyone. Tamoxifen made me feel even more horrible than I felt on the arimidex or the aromasin. Our support group for Anastrozole has 26 questions and 107 members. If you have any questions about this, talk to your doctor. Call your doctor right away if you have itching, hives, hoarseness, trouble breathing or swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine. Number of reports submitted per year: Severity of Hair loss *: least: 10 % moderate: 50 % severe: 30 % most severe: 10 % When people recovered from Hair loss *: while on drug: 0.0 % after off the drug: 14.29 % not yet: 85.71 % Effectiveness of Anastrozole *: not at all: 0.0 % More importantly, take it for 5 years and find ways to cope with the side effects. I think the drug has also caused me to become fatigued and might be causing some pain when I breath when I exert myself (which may temporarily affect my pressure). However my question is where is everyone losing it from and does it slow down? Some side effects may not be reported. I was in the grey area for having chemotherapy and chose to have it as I didn't want to look back and wish I had done it. I will discuss my recurrence numbers next month at my appt but going off of it for now. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. This side effect was only reported in people taking the drug for advanced breast cancer. This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly. Best of luck to you. Their health care responsibility has shifted from the shoulders of their medical team into their own capable hands as women are discovering they have a right to choose. Aromatase inhibitors are a class of medicines that reduce the amount of estrogen in your body, depriving breast cancer cells of the hormones they need to grow. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. In comparison, of women who took the cancer drug tamoxifen for 5 years, 7% had osteoporosis. Along with its needed effects, anastrozole may cause some unwanted effects. Is taking anastrozole necessary to take after a lumpectomy? Had the Lumpectomy in Sept.2016. My oncologist said he would look at moving me on to another tablet which would do the same thing but might not be so harsh. They cannot be used unless your body is in natural menopause or in menopause induced by medications or removal of the ovaries. Anastrozole and side effectshair loss/thinning and hair regrowth. This medicine may increase the chance of heart problems, including heart attack, in women who have a history of ischemic heart disease. Anastrozole Patient information at Drugs.com. East Hanover, N.J.: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2018. https://www.femara.com. Wear pretty hair bands and earrings. I have been on anastrozole ( arimidex) for a year. May make these conditions worse. I'm so sorry you are having such an awful time. They have been proven effective in preventing a recurrence of cancer. I was unwilling and unable to continue suffering the physical side effects and contacted the doctor once again. Pruthi S (expert opinion). I have had very few problems. The thing you have to weigh is the cancer. Breast Cancer Now is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (9347608) and a charity registered in England and Wales (1160558), Scotland (SC045584) and the Isle of Man (1200). Hi. Web11 people who have Hair loss while taking Anastrozole were studied. Ive been using Theradome for a couple of years (it doesnt seem to make a difference, but I use it a couple of times a week anyway). Ive been taking anastrozole for almost a year, and am cautiously thinking the side effects have been minimal. They may recommend ways to reduce this side effect or keep it from getting worse. I took that drug, it made my knees and joints hurt so bad that I could not walk, I had to change drugs, I am now on Letrolzole, it has side effects too but so far nothing like the anastrozole. This medicine may decrease bone mineral density when used for a long time. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Hair-Growth-Serum-Thickening/dp/B071G3J8BM?crid=2EVF9MY3KJ1AS&dchild=1 After having chemo and losing all my hair, it soon started growing back even when I started on Tamoxifen. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. These can stop anastrozole working as well as it should. And 7% of the women had a bone fracture. all as long as it works. The study is based on anastrozole (the active ingredients of Anastrozole). The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Prometrium and have Hair loss. It was thick and curly before. Anastrozole and side effectshair loss/thinning and hair regrowth. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss. Well I'm reporting two months after my last post and am glad to say hair loss has slowed down or stopped now. But I gonna take them, I will rather deal wit the little symptoms then my breast cancer come back..I had 2nd stage BC in 2011 had a mastectomy(rt.breast). For the most the Anastrozole is a little better the symptoms of both are still the same but not as bad as Tamoxifen I will say. Swallow whole with a glass of water. How long do side effects last after stopping Arimidex? . As a result, the amount of estrogen that the tumor is exposed to is reduced, limiting the growth of the tumor. Aromatase inhibitors are only used in women who have undergone menopause. Connect with thousands of patients and caregivers for support and answers. The post reveals that the aforementioned can adversely cause hair thinning as well as hair loss in men and even in women. I had hair thinning with Tamoxifen during first few months - it freaked me out but it did settle down .I had to come off Tamoxifen for medical reasons and my hair did grow back .Usually side effects do settle down after a few months but If Anastrozole really doesn't agree with you you could discuss a change to one of the other hormone therapies to see if you tolerate it better ? I have bald patches on either side above the temples and on the crown (looks like male pattern baldness). I believe most of the meds have these side effects, some are not as bad as others, but the side effects are enough to drive you nuts. Furthermore, a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that: Hair loss comes from hair follicles shrinkage and the resulting impact of the growth cycle. You can look them up online and they show examples of the type of things they have done. People have recommended caffeine shampoos etc so I have started to use one of those but I've seen no noticeable difference so far. Its your life. I started taking anastrozole in May 2018. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. If you notice hair loss or hair thinning during your treatment with Arimidex, talk with your doctor. Taking Anastrozole since November 2016. x. Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. I believe most of the meds have these side effects, some are not as bad as others, but the side effects are enough to drive you nuts. There are side effects and everyone reacts differently. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. 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