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Suggest An Effective Alternative For Arimidex

My oncologist has refused to renew my prescription for Arimidex for the next five years, ( note, I have taken it already for 5 years), unless I agree to take Boniva due to Ostopenia which I had 5 years ago and it has not changed as I take calcium and D3. I have refused the Boniva so not taking either at this time. What should I do, thinking of getting a second opinion.
Thu, 17 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer. Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

As a side effect of Anastrozole, there is decreased bone mineral density (BMD).

Boniva is a trade name for Ibandronic acid or Ibandronate sodium, which is a potent bisphosphonate drug. Boniva is used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and metastasis-associated skeletal fractures in people with cancer.

In your case, if you have to continue Anastrozole medicine, then I recommend you to take some bone strengthening medicine (Boniva) like bisphosphonate.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest An Effective Alternative For Arimidex

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer. Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. As a side effect of Anastrozole, there is decreased bone mineral density (BMD). Boniva is a trade name for Ibandronic acid or Ibandronate sodium, which is a potent bisphosphonate drug. Boniva is used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and metastasis-associated skeletal fractures in people with cancer. In your case, if you have to continue Anastrozole medicine, then I recommend you to take some bone strengthening medicine (Boniva) like bisphosphonate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.