ANASTROZOLE/ARIMIDEX

Hi Cate, I developed hives with my first chemo (epirubicin part of fec) which was treated with steroids during the infusion, but I started hormone therapy (letrozole and zoladex) with my chemo. About 4 days after chemo, I came out in a fine rash mostly to my legs and face. Dr gave me hydrocortisone 2%cream which I used for about a week, and I also started loratadine 10mg daily which I am continuing for the remainder of my chemo. Not sure if it's the chemo or hormone therapy though as I'm having them together. Rash hasn't come back, Good luck! Kate

Hey Cate!!! Oh boy skin rash?? Ive been on Arimidex for over a year and haven't suffered any skin rashes at all. Is it possible it could be something else?? Hugs Melinda xo

Hi Cate, about a week after I started Arimidex I noticed a slightly raised rash on the side of my neck. Almost like a non itchy prickly heat.  It hung around for about 2 weeks then went away by itself.  Fortunately 5 months on and it's hasn't returned.  Sorry to hear you are having this reaction, hope you can find something to help. Jane xx

@brightspace, thanks I will.

I cant believe my "Team" did not think to mention it to me, they have looked at & remarked on my skin issues the entire time but offered no help or explanation.

Hi cate maybe check out the us  breast cancer.org  group they have lots of posts discussing this side effect