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Becky · 05-05-2014, 05:41 PM

Femara (which you are on) and Arimidex work in the same biochemical mecanism to stop the formation of estrogen in the body. Aromosin does the same thing but in a different biochemical reaction. So, if you need a change for the better, Aromosin is a good choice. I have no experience as I am on Arimidex and have not "failed" it. One thing I have heard is that you need to watch your cholesterol (on all AIs) but especially on this one. So make sure your cholesterol is read and then check it periodically to make sure there are no large increases. Otherwise, its a good change and you may experience some results.

05-05-2014, 05:41 PM	#3
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Re: Aromasin Femara (which you are on) and Arimidex work in the same biochemical mecanism to stop the formation of estrogen in the body. Aromosin does the same thing but in a different biochemical reaction. So, if you need a change for the better, Aromosin is a good choice. I have no experience as I am on Arimidex and have not "failed" it. One thing I have heard is that you need to watch your cholesterol (on all AIs) but especially on this one. So make sure your cholesterol is read and then check it periodically to make sure there are no large increases. Otherwise, its a good change and you may experience some results. __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"