ARIMIDEX Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
high blood pressure trouble breathing chest pain a broken bone If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
depression throat irritation dry mouth irritation of the stomach or intestines arthritis joint pain backache osteoporosis, a condition of weak bones bone pain dizziness difficulty sleeping pain a skin rash temporary redness of face and neck headache cough nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach cramps a feeling of pins and needles on skin generalized weakness lymphedema, or swelling due to blockage of lymph nodes drug-induced hot flashes INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
anemia low levels of white blood cells clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts angina, a type of chest pain obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
mood changes carpal tunnel syndrome a stuffy and runny nose inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses indigestion constipation urinary tract infection breast pain vaginal discharge vaginal dryness bleeding not related to menstrual period itching hair loss muscle pain flu-like symptoms excessive sweating weight gain pelvic pain vulvovaginitis, an inflammation or infection of the vagina and vulva RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart inflammation of the liver called hepatitis erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome hives high amount of bilirubin in the blood a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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