Anastrozole Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: ANASTROZOLE - ORAL
Pronounced: (an-AS-TROE-zole)

Anastrozole Oral Side Effects

Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite, body aches and pains, breast swelling/tenderness/pain, headache, dry mouth, scratchy throat, increased cough, dizziness, trouble sleeping, tiredness/weakness, flushing and sweating (hot flashes/hot flushes), vaginal bleeding, hair thinning, and weight change can occur. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals may help lessen the chance of nausea and vomiting. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

mental/mood changes (e.g., depression)
numbness/tingling/swelling of the hands or feet
persistent cough
unusual vaginal discharge/burning/itching/odor
unusually stiff muscles
pain/redness/swelling of the arms or legs
vision changes
bone pain
bone fracture
signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat)

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

chest pain
jaw/left arm pain
trouble breathing
confusion
fainting
slurred speech
weakness on one side of the body

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.