can somebody tell me what arimidex is, and what is it for?

it is an aromotase inhibitor and is used in post memopausal women. It is replacing tamoxifen especially in her-2 + women. Very few side effects. I love it.

I don't have any side effects that I know about other than some lingering mild edema. What side effects do you have?

I switched to it when studies showed the results were better than Tamoxifen for ER+ women. I was pre-menopausal at the time. For me, it was not great. It caused very achy, arthritic-feeling joints. I took myself off. Later, with my recurrence, turns out I am now ER- , so it didn't make much difference.

Love and healing light,

Lisa

I'm on Arimidex. I was premenopausal so I'm also getting lupron to shut down ovaries. So far I've had no side effects. My doctor felt it was better than Tamoxifen for my ER/PR+and HER/2+.
Take care
Janet in NJ

I do not have any side effects but I know some people do.

my sister was on it...no side effects, but it didn't work for her. She is now on Herceptin.