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CLTann · 03-17-2008, 04:41 PM

Under the separate thread of Arimidex or Femara side effects, it has been well concluded that about 40% of patients complained about bone and joint aches. Do those of you with side effects ever consulted with you oncs to see whether a half dosage of AI is the answer. I would be very much interested in going this route if there are indeed precedents to this approach. Please report.

03-17-2008, 04:41 PM	#1
CLTann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 476	Anyone trying lower dosage for AI due to side effects? Under the separate thread of Arimidex or Femara side effects, it has been well concluded that about 40% of patients complained about bone and joint aches. Do those of you with side effects ever consulted with you oncs to see whether a half dosage of AI is the answer. I would be very much interested in going this route if there are indeed precedents to this approach. Please report. __________________ Ann Stage 1 dx Sept 05 ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3 Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement Mastec Sept 05 Annual scans all negative, Oct 06 Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark Feb 08 continue doing well. Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.