Anastrozole

Hi there are 2 other aromatase inhibitors letrozole and exemestane. They have the same main aim to get rid of your oestrogen

Sorry sent before finished. I switched from letrozole to exemestane not brilliant but at least some improvement. 

As you will see from other posts lots of us suffer from debilitating side affects my main ones are increased to arthritis and weight gain.

Good luck hope you get sorted x

Thank you for taking time to reply. It's not the pain that bothers me so much. It's the tiredness, lack of energy, and depression. I can't keep a handle on my emotions, literally crying all the time for no apparent reason. I feel sorry for my poor husband having to deal with it. He asks what is wrong and I have literally no idea. At least now I know there are other options available. Thank you so much for giving me a bit of hope x

Hi, have you tried different brands ? I’ve only tried 2 but the 2nd one was grim . I can manage on Amarox, which the onco asked the GP to prescribe  . I saw a study that said letrozole reduced oestrogen the most ( by a very small %). I think whichever you are prescribed depends on what your onco prefers . I wouldn’t consider tanoxifen because of the possible endometrial side effects , if you are post menopausal.

Good luck x 

I was advised to take my letrozol when I went to bed to help with the tiredness which it did, you could try that? 

I was already on a small dose of anti depressants which help too so consider them as part of your treatment.

Drink loads of water and try to do some exercise.... I've increased my water intake but find it hard to exercise with muscle & joint pain so I'm going to give pool walking a go. 

Anything that helps.... Even a little bit eh? Sending hugs xx

No just the one brand so far. I think I need a discussion with my oncologist. The GP, by his own admission, doesn't know anything about it. Thank you for your input xx

Hi Thanks for your reply. I do drink lots of water and no caffeinated drinks at all, not even tea or coffee. I also walk every day to try and stay fit and avoid the dreaded osteoporosis. Although it can be a struggle when I'm so tired and lacking in energy due to the anastrozole. I'm sure I'll get sorted and am grateful for the help and advice I receive from this forum xx