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3 years on anastrozole - does the tiredness ever go away?

JanKay
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Hello. I understand that anastrozole can make you tired when you start them. I have been in them for 3 years now and wondered if this side effect can stay with you for this length of time as I do lack energy and feel weary quite often. Many thanks Jan 

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    Hi JanKay,

    I am sorry to hear that you are so tired. I took Tamoxifen for 1 year, then changed to Letrozole for a further 6½ years. I hate to tell you that I felt  really tired all of the time. The side-effects vary from person to person. Some people are plagued by them while others don't have any. Speak to your breast care nurse. Sometimes a particular brand of the medication can help, as can changing the time of day that you take it.

    I sincerely hope that you manage to find a solution.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Thank you Jolamine. Glad to know that the tiredness is still part of the anastrazole . I take it in the evening so I don't do much. Best wishes Jan 

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