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Does Arimidex Cause Depression?
Ever since I started on Arimidex, I feel depressed. Is this common? I really can t tell if it s my recent life s events (there have been plenty) or if it s the Arimadex. It did seem to worsen after I started taking it. I ve been on it about a month.
Sat, 30 Sep 2017
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I can understand your concern. Arimidex is Anastrozole and is a commonly used drug in breast cancer. The drug is known to cause depressive symptoms, mood swings and worsen mood symptoms in a lot of individual taking it. If your symptoms are not tolerable then talk with your doctor for evaluation and visit a psychiatrist if needed.
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I can understand your concern. Arimidex is Anastrozole and is a commonly used drug in breast cancer. The drug is known to cause depressive symptoms, mood swings and worsen mood symptoms in a lot of individual taking it. If your symptoms are not tolerable then talk with your doctor for evaluation and visit a psychiatrist if needed.
Thanks and Take care
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