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Is Anastrozole the same as Armidex? After taking Tomaxofen for three years patient develop blood clots. Is it safer to switch to Anastrozole? If taking Anastrozole patient develop coughing or scrafchy throat, it there another drug to recommend? My email address: YYYY@YYYY
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Anastrozole and Arimidex are same. Arimidex is a common brand name of Anastrozole. Anastrozole is a better alternative to Tamoxifen and side effects are lesser when compared Tamoxifen. However, the drug has to be taken only after consulting with your treating doctor. Anastrozole doesn't cause coughing or sore throat.
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Is Anastrozole The Same As Arimidex?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Anastrozole and Arimidex are same. Arimidex is a common brand name of Anastrozole. Anastrozole is a better alternative to Tamoxifen and side effects are lesser when compared Tamoxifen. However, the drug has to be taken only after consulting with your treating doctor. Anastrozole doesn t cause coughing or sore throat. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Thanks.