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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Arimidex

I am taking Arimidex and had significant cognitive defects: slowed speech, slow thinking, can t make decisions, forgetfulness, can t concentrate. Im at risk of losing my job. What other medication would you recommend or is there a lower dose that would still work to prevent cancer recurrence? email: YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 21 Oct 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Arimidex is having anastrozol. It is oral chemotherapeutic agent used for breast cancer.
This drug can have side effects like forgetfulness, inability for work and concentration, low mood, fatiguability etc.
But these side effects can easily managed by psychotherapy and counselling by psychologist.
This drug is very essential and have great results for breast cancer. So don't think about stopping this.
Better to consult psychiatrist and discuss all these. Get done counselling sessions.
You may need additional anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Arimidex

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Arimidex is having anastrozol. It is oral chemotherapeutic agent used for breast cancer. This drug can have side effects like forgetfulness, inability for work and concentration, low mood, fatiguability etc. But these side effects can easily managed by psychotherapy and counselling by psychologist. This drug is very essential and have great results for breast cancer. So don t think about stopping this. Better to consult psychiatrist and discuss all these. Get done counselling sessions. You may need additional anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.