Compare Arimidex vs Tamoxifen

Compare Arimidex

vs Tamoxifen

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

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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 Have 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Arimidex and Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Arimidex and Tamoxifen.

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

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

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Arimidex Has 15 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Tamoxifen

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

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

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

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

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

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Tamoxifen Has 19 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot - Thrombotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Cornea of the Eye - Disorder of Cornea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Polyps of the Lining of the Uterus or the Endometrium - Endometrial Polyps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Retina of the Eye - Retinal Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Cancer in the Lining of the Uterus - Endometrial Carcinoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Sudden Blindness and Pain Upon Moving the Eye - Optic Neuritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Bullous Pemphigoid is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

Critical Seriousness - Overgrowth of the Uterine Lining - Endometrial Hyperplasia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

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Arimidex and Tamoxifen Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Arimidex Has 21 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tamoxifen

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

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

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

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

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex but not Tamoxifen.

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

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Tamoxifen Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tamoxifen

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Arimidex and Tamoxifen Treat 4 Conditions in Common

Cancer of the Ovary - Ovarian Carcinoma is treated by both 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 seriouosness 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.