Anastrazole

I have been taking Anastrazole after breast cancer treatment for 4 months. I wake up with stiffness and aching joints and am terribly tired in the day. Anyone else experience these side effects? But what is the alternative if it is preventing cancer returning. 
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  • Hello Silverdays. 

    I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with some side effects of Anastrozole. Pain and stiffness in joints is a known common side effect and we've lots of ladies here on the forum who will have been through similar. Hopefully, some of them will post to share their experiences with you and any coping strategies that they have found beneficial. 

    I'd encourage you to speak to your breast care nurse or oncologist as well. It may be that they are able to suggest things to help or that they are able to offer you an alternative drug. 

    If you'd like to chat with one of our nurses for some support then you're most welcome to call them. They're available on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn

    Cancer Chat moderator