User Reviews for Arimidex 30-day Pack oral

I am 64 and have had extreme pain in my hands, wrists and knees since starting Arimidex last March(2008). I have had all kinds of blood tests and x-rays of my joints. I have osteoarthritis now. I also detest the new bubble packaging. I have to use a knife to get the pills out. I also remove 7 pills at a time and put them in a weekly pill reminder. I can't imagine another 4years on this medication. I can't move now.

IT'S BEEN ONLY 1 1/2 YRS SINCE I BEGAN THIS MED.THE PACKAGE IS VERY HARD TO OPEN.I'M 62 AND HAVE AN INCREASE OF ARTHRITIS PAIN ALL OVER MY BODY SINCE BEGINNING.NAUSEA AND HEADACHE ARE CONSTANT

I am 44 ys old and I have had Breast Cancer twice and 6 different surgeries before the masteomey and this drug has given me mood changes from anger to sadness to being happy for no good reason. Plus the night sweats and the constantly being thirsty from being dehydrated from sweating so much. The memory loss is severe I feel like I'm an old lady

I am in my fifth year on this med. Due to my age, I don't know if the joint pain is age related (63) or a result of the med. The new packaging is a problem. I simply tore it totally apart to get to the foil. I punch a week's supply out and put them in a daily med container. The foil is very thin! Put the remainder (in foil blister pack) back between the trifold package. I would like to be able to continue Arimidex after 5 years...

I have been cancer free for 2.5 years. Only side affects has been the hot flashes. I detest the new bubble pack, if it wasn't for my husband using his tin snips to cut open the package, I would have to switch to another medication.

The joint pain in my feet and angles is rough after sitting or getting out bed. I have a 4 yr old to keep up with so, debating whether to switch to Tamoxifen and risk uterine cancer and blood clots. Hate the package, wrist and finger tips hurt from the very hard bubbble to push pill through. Didn't know about the mood swings, that would explain my sudden outbursts.

I also don't care for the new package. The hot flashes I have now are worse than they ever were during menopause. I was unaware that joint pain was a side effect. That sure explains alot. I just wonder what happens after the '5' year time is up?

i had breast cancer 4 years later i got lung cancer i was on tamoxfin new dr put me on this med and now one and half years later cancer is in reminsion i am stiff but thats a small price to pay instead of lung cancer i thank god and my dr for this med

3.8 years Survivor of Stage 3a Breast Cancer, I have taken Armidex for 3 years. PM I woke up stiff and hurting, I change to AM and keep moving getting ready for work. I do have mild leg pain from it but to me it tells me it's working to keep the cancer AWAY.

I had tamoxifen for 5 years with no side effects and now I'with arimidex I gained 10 pounds wake up with stiff joints and I'm extremly dry (all over).

hot flashes returned

I have very little problems with Arimidex. I do experience stiffness so I do not appreciate the new packaging although it is nice to have each pill marked consecutively with the name of a day. I have some moody days but they seem to be occurring less & less. I have been on this drug for about a year now. I actually was able to lose 5lbs. with some dieting. Strenuous exercising helps me clear my mind and helps me to have a feel-good day.

It almost killed me.I still have trouble walking.The leg pain is so bad.How long will it take to leave the body.It was the worst thing ever.

I have been cancer free one year now however, I find it hard getting out of bed I hate to go any where as I am so tired plus I have gained over 30# my joints hurt all the time. What is a person to do. Jeri Moore

I have only been on Arimidex for four months so I cannot rate its effectiveness. I am, like so many others, experiencing extreme fatigue. The new packaging is so very difficult to open.

I have severe joint pain, I have gained 30+ pounds in 6 mos., night sweats, and nervious/shakey, hate the package.

The new packaging adds insult to injury for those of us who suffer from painful and stiff joints as a side-effect. It is a real struggle to remove the pills from the package.

My problem is not with the medication itself, but with the new package. For those of us who have stiff joints, it is almost impossible to get to the pills. If I cannot go back to the bottles, I will have to ask my doctor to prescribe another medication.

I am worried about the side effects,such as joint pain and weight gain. Have only been taking it for 4 months and have none of this so far ,except for a few hot flashes.