Compare Arimidex vs Letrozole

Compare Arimidex

vs Letrozole

Compare Arimidex to Letrozole. To make a decision about Arimidex vs Letrozole, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Arimidex or Letrozole

Click here for Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Arimidex.
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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 Letrozole

USES:
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.

Letrozole is usually not used in women of childbearing age.

Arimidex and Letrozole Have 7 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Arimidex and Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Arimidex and Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Arimidex and Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Arimidex and Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Arimidex and Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Arimidex and Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot - Thromboembolic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Arimidex and Letrozole.

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Arimidex Has 12 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Letrozole

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods - Menorrhagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

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Letrozole Has 9 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - The Flu - Influenza is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding Not Related to Menstrual Period - Metrorrhagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone - Osteopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Osteoporosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

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Arimidex and Letrozole Have 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Arimidex and Letrozole. Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Arimidex and Letrozole. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Arimidex and Letrozole.

Arimidex Has 19 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Letrozole

Bone Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

"Change of Life" Signs - Vasomotor Symptoms associated with Menopause is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Osteoporosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Pelvic Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Lymphedema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Letrozole.

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Letrozole Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Letrozole

High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Letrozole but not Arimidex. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Arimidex and Letrozole.

Arimidex and Letrozole Treat 4 Conditions in Common

Cancer of the Ovary - Ovarian Carcinoma is treated by both Arimidex and Letrozole.

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.

Letrozole has 13 Condition Contraindications

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

Letrozole Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Letrozole.

Relative Contraindications

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Letrozole.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Letrozole.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Letrozole.

Contraindication Warnings

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Letrozole.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Letrozole.

Dizziness - Dizzy is a contraindication of Letrozole.

Hyperbilirubinemia - High Amount of Bilirubin in the Blood is a contraindication of Letrozole.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Letrozole.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Letrozole.

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

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

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.

Letrozole - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

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.