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Zan
4 years agoMember
Back pains from Arimidex
Hi my friends, After 4 and half years of taking Arimidex recently I am having bad side effects of back pains and because of pain can't cope having sleepless nights. Even Panadol is not helping. Plea...
Afraser
4 years agoMember
Hi @Zan
Unfortunately you can probably only tell if another type of AI is better for you by trying it. Side effects vary from individual to individual. I have been on Femara for nearly nine years and have no aches and pains whatsoever but lots of other people have had severe joint problems. I do have a couple of other side effects but no pain. Best to discuss with your oncologist and see if a switch improves things. Best wishes.
Unfortunately you can probably only tell if another type of AI is better for you by trying it. Side effects vary from individual to individual. I have been on Femara for nearly nine years and have no aches and pains whatsoever but lots of other people have had severe joint problems. I do have a couple of other side effects but no pain. Best to discuss with your oncologist and see if a switch improves things. Best wishes.