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Anastrozole ???

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My experience was??? My mental state went to apathetic. I had NO emotional feelng. One night I felt like I was dead with no brain activity. SCARY. I stopped it early as I was low recurrence risk. I feel even at high risk, it's not worth it.

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    Hi @nancybur,

    We're so very sorry for the experience you had with anastrozole. Did you talk to your doctor about the side effects you were having and the potential to try another aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen?

    While some people experience side effects ranging from minimal to unbearable on hormonal therapy, many also find it extremely tolerable - and if not one one medication, they find a different form of aromatase inhibitor much more acceptable.

    We're sure others will be by soon to weigh in with their experiences and advice, but in the meantime, you might find this article helpful:

    We hope this helps!

    —The Mods