SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Arimidex

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Arimidex

Arimidex has 56 Side Effects total
19 are Life Threatening
21 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.

Arimidex has 19 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods - Menorrhagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

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

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

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

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Arimidex

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Arimidex has 21 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

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

Bone Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex

Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lymphedema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex

Osteoporosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex

Pelvic Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex

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

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

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

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

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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 seriouosness 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.

Arimidex has 2 related brands and strengths:

Anastrozole 1 Mg Tab Arimidex 1 Mg Tab

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.

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.