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Is Increased Cholesterol,weight Gain And Headache Caused Due To Withdrawal Of Anastrozole?

Had lumpectomy rt breast Aug 2014, estrogen receptor positive; spread to Sentinel Node, 2 nodes removed Stage ll. Current age 67. Had 33 Radiation Treatments; Oncotype Score 1; no chemo Stated Anastrozole 1 mg Sept 2014 for 5 years. Had to discontinue Vagifem (dose twice weekly) Had hysterectomy at age 37, removed uterus & one ovary. HX osteopenia, fibromyalgia, Early Antigen, bilat carpal tunnel, bilat cubital tunnel prior to CA.I am considering stopping Anastrozole due to side effects. WEIGHT GAIN, fatigue, headaches, increased joint pain, increased Cholesterol March 2014=160, March=184 both time periods taking Pravastatin Sodium 80 mg daily, do not like the idea of it thinning my bones even though prescribed Prolia twice year to combat this, light headedness, metallic taste including taste like spicy-hot food, dry mouth. I feel the negatives outweigh the positives. I would appreciate your input
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Is Increased Cholesterol,weight Gain And Headache Caused Due To Withdrawal Of Anastrozole?