Anastrozole (Arimidex)
[
uh-na-struh-zowl ]
Anastrozole (Arimidex) is an estrogen blocker for when estrogen levels are too high. It is typically prescribed in 1mg tablets, with 1/2 tablet taken twice a week. It has originally been used to help women with breast cancer, as tumor growth can be dependent on estrogen. There are side effects with anastrozole including:
Blurred vision
Chest pain
Bone pain
Change in heart rate