Combine Arimidex and Tamoxifen

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Arimidex

and Tamoxifen

Combine Arimidex with Tamoxifen. To make a decision about taking Arimidex and Tamoxifen, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Arimidex and Tamoxifen have 80 combined Side Effects total
38 are Life Threatening
22 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Arimidex

Arimidex is also known by the generic name Anastrozole USES: This medication is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through "the change of life" (menopause). Anastrozole works by lowering estrogen hormone levels to help shrink tumors and slow their growth.

Uses of Tamoxifen

USES: Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic breast cancer), to treat breast cancer in certain patients after surgery and radiation therapy, and to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue.

Arimidex and Tamoxifen Combined Have 38 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods - Menorrhagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot - Thrombotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot in Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bullous Pemphigoid is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Cancer in the Lining of the Uterus - Endometrial Carcinoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Disease of the Cornea of the Eye - Disorder of Cornea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Disease of the Retina of the Eye - Retinal Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot - Thromboembolic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Overgrowth of the Uterine Lining - Endometrial Hyperplasia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Polyps of the Lining of the Uterus or the Endometrium - Endometrial Polyps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Sudden Blindness and Pain Upon Moving the Eye - Optic Neuritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tamoxifen and Arimidex combined

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Arimidex and Tamoxifen Combined have 22 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

"Change of Life" Signs - Vasomotor Symptoms associated with Menopause is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Bone Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Lymphedema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Osteoporosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Pelvic Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Tamoxifen combined

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Arimidex and Tamoxifen Drug-Drug Interactions

When combined Arimidex and Tamoxifen have the following 1 Drug-Drug Interaction(s): When combined Arimidex and Tamoxifen have the following interaction of Severe seriousness: Concurrent use of tamoxifen may result in decreased plasma levels and effectiveness of anastrozole and letrozole. Click for a searchable interactive map of all interactions between Arimidex and Tamoxifen.

Arimidex has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Arimidex.

Arimidex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Relative Contraindications

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Contraindication Warnings

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Tamoxifen has 11 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tamoxifen.

Tamoxifen Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Deep Venous Thrombosis - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Relative Contraindications

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Pulmonary Thromboembolism - Blood Clot in Lung is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Severe Thrombocytopenia - Severely Decreased Platelets is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Thromboembolic Disorder - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Contraindication Warnings

Cataracts is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Hypercalcemia - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Visual Changes - Problems with Eyesight is a contraindication of Tamoxifen.

Arimidex - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Tamoxifen - Symptoms of overdose may include
shaking, unsteady walking, fainting, irregular heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.