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arthritis pain, such as back pain * joint pain More common side effects in people taking Arimidex for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer include: hot flashes nausea body weakness Various aches and pains are common side effects of anastrozole treatment
Arimidex (anastrozole) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat breast cancer
High estrogen levels can cause side effects such as gynecomastia (unusual breast gland enlargement)
Other side effects include asthenia (weakness or lack of energy; back, chest, joint, muscle, stomach, or pelvic pain; constipation; cough; diarrhea; headache; nausea
Trials have shown anastrozole, first approved for use in Britain in 2006, is even more effective than wonder drug tamoxifen and has fewer side effects