This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Arimidex (Anastrozole) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (1042)
Death (83)
Life Threatening Events (21)
Disability (46)
Reports by Reaction Type
Arthralgia (123),
Neoplasm Malignant (113),
Malaise (86),
Hot Flush (79),
Breast Cancer (78),
Pain in Extremity (67),
Fall (66),
Drug Dose Omission (63),
Fatigue (58),
Alopecia (56),
Pain (45),
Nausea (45)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Arimidex (Anastrozole). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Arimidex side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-08-27
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Aphagia, Nausea, Bone Pain, Hepatomegaly, Arthralgia, Blood Pressure Inadequately Controlled, Gait Disturbance
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Other drugs received by patient: Lorazepam; Trazodone Hydrochloride; Clonidine; Atorvastatin; Tramadol HCL; Acetaminophen; Pantoprazole
Possible Arimidex side effects in 800 month old female
Reported by a physician from China on 2012-08-27
Patient: 800 month old female, weighing 64.0 kg (140.8 pounds)
Reactions: Dysgeusia, Parosmia, Renal Failure Acute
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Other drugs received by patient: Isosorbide Mononitrate; Vitamin; Prednisone; Adalat; Tripterygium Wilfordii
Possible Arimidex side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 70.8 kg (155.8 pounds)
Reactions: Cirrhosis Alcoholic, Urinary Tract Infection, Musculoskeletal Pain, Breast Cancer Female, Mental Status Changes, Fall, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Ascites, Sepsis, Bronchitis, Metabolic Disorder, Blood Pressure Abnormal, Essential Hypertension, Hepatic Cirrhosis, Renal Failure Acute, Ligament Sprain
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alcohol
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Breast Cancer
Start date: 2007-09-01
Atenolol
Administration route: Oral
Omeprazole
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine Besylate; Ensure; Calcium-D; Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate; Nadolol; Cranberry; Vitamin B1 TAB; Albuterol Sulfate Autohaler; Calcium Carbonate; Senna; Remeron; Oxycodone HCL; Multi-Vitamins; Vitamin D; Combivent; Ascorbic Acid
Possible Arimidex side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Off Label Use, Disease Progression
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Zoladex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 62 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: 62 year old female
Reactions: Neoplasm Malignant, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Fibrosis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 34 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-08-27
Patient: 34 year old female, weighing 55.0 kg (121.0 pounds)
Reactions: Off Label Use, Ovulation Disorder, Breast Cancer Recurrent
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Breast Cancer
Nolvadex
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Breast Cancer
Start date: 2007-01-01
End date: 2010-01-01
Possible Arimidex side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female, weighing 70.3 kg (154.6 pounds)
Reactions: Tooth Loss, Contusion, Tinnitus, Oral Cavity Fistula, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Oral Mucosal Exfoliation, Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Balance Disorder, Oedema Peripheral, Hepatosplenomegaly, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Proctalgia, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Back Pain, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Bursitis, Osteitis, Emotional Distress, Staphylococcal Infection, Compression Fracture, Areflexia, Seborrhoeic Keratosis, Rectal Haemorrhage, Lichenoid Keratosis, Fall, Wound Infection Staphylococcal, Dysplastic Naevus, Rectal Fissure, Malignant Melanoma, Bone Disorder, Injury, Exostosis, Decreased Appetite, Haemorrhoids, Musculoskeletal Pain, Muscular Weakness, Posture Abnormal, Gingival Pain, Arthralgia, Impaired Healing, Metastases To Bone, Physical Disability, Walking Disability, Face Injury, Asthma, Night Sweats, Cataract Nuclear, Urinary Incontinence, Hand Fracture, Pyrexia, Tooth Infection, Craniocerebral Injury, Hypoaesthesia Oral, Arthropathy, Ecchymosis, Ingrowing Nail, Urinary Retention, Tenderness, Rectal Abscess, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Cellulitis, Pain in Extremity, Faecal Incontinence, Hypoaesthesia, Micturition Urgency, Eating Disorder, Paraesthesia, Tendon Disorder, Haemangioma, Major Depression, Excessive Granulation Tissue, Neuralgia, Scar, Purulent Discharge, Fear, Pain, Eructation, Cystocele, Fatigue, Anger, Dizziness, Toothache, Thrombocytopenia, Pain in JAW, RIB Fracture, Bone Lesion, Urinary Tract Infection, Angiofibroma, Varicose Vein, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Anxiety, Rectocele, Osteonecrosis of JAW, Radiculitis, Oral Disorder, Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormal, Bronchitis, Spinal Osteoarthritis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alendronate Sodium
Indication: Hypercalcaemia
Arimidex
Zometa
Dosage: 4 mg, qmo
Indication: Breast Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2003-09-01
End date: 2005-02-03
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Hydrocodone Bitartrate; Alprazolam; Hydrocortisone with Lidocaine Hydrochloride; Celebrex; Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate; Megestrol Acetate; Ondansetron; Raloxifene Hydrochloride; Methylprednisolone; Tamoxifen Citrate; Faslodex; Taxotere; Stool Softener; Levaquin; Furosemide; Aromasin; Mirtazapine; Prednisone TAB; Cialis; Mupirocin; Terconazole; Gemcitabine Hydrochloride; Biafine; Xanax; Folic Acid; Zebeta; Miralax; Provocholine; Nystatin; Effexor XR; Morphine Sulfate; Lexapro; Meloxicam; Hormones; Letrozole; Zovirax; Multi-Vitamins; Propoxyphene Napsylate W / Acetaminophen; Glycolax; Actonel; Fluconazole; Clotrimazole; Compro; Temazepam; Gemzar; Protonix; Fentanyl; Omeprazole; Methadone Hydrochloride; Wellbutrin XL; Metoclopramide; Betamethasone Dipropionate W / Clotrimazole; Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim; Etodolac; Ciprofloxacin; Femara; Lotrel; Atenolol; Zoloft; Ambien; Nexium; Neulasta; Dexamethasone; Silver Sulfadiazine; Hydromorphone Hydrochloride; Metronidazole; Naproxen; Bupropion HCL; Cephalexin; Neurontin; Kytril; Fosamax; Calcimate Plus; Compazine; Azithromycin; Potassium Chloride; Iodoquinol; Zocor; Prozac; Doxorubicin Hydrochloride; Mobic; Prochlorperazine; Iron; Xeloda; Zofran; Oxycodone HCL and Acetaminophen; Simvastatin; Citalopram Hydrobromide; Lyrica; Gabapentin; Avelox; Navelbine
Possible Arimidex side effects in 82 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 82 year old female, weighing 76.2 kg (167.6 pounds)
Reactions: Hepatomegaly, Neoplasm Malignant, Lung Neoplasm Malignant, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Breast Cancer Recurrent
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Crestor
Administration route: Oral
Tamoxifen Citrate
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Nebulizer; Brovana
Possible Arimidex side effects in 73 year old female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 73 year old female
Reactions: Drug Intolerance
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl; Spironolact / Hctz
Possible Arimidex side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 65 year old female
Reactions: Accident, Breast Cancer, Upper Limb Fracture
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Chills, Heart Valve Incompetence, Osteopenia, Constipation, Atrioventricular Block Second Degree, Cardiomegaly, Intracardiac Mass, Hot Flush, Heart Rate Decreased, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Coronary Artery Occlusion, Insomnia, Alopecia, Blood Cholesterol Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Other drugs received by patient: Beta Blockers; Statin; Simvastatin; Metoprolol Tartrate; Aspirin
Possible Arimidex side effects in 81 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 81 year old female
Reactions: Oedema Peripheral, Erythema, Blister
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 67 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 67 year old female, weighing 88.0 kg (193.6 pounds)
Reactions: Breast Pain, Pain in Extremity, Pain, Headache, Myalgia, Fatigue, Arthralgia, Throat Irritation, Breast Tenderness, DRY Mouth, Alopecia, Insomnia, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Dizziness, Gait Disturbance, Epistaxis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Breast Cancer
Start date: 2011-11-14
End date: 2012-06-21
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Antioestrogen Therapy
Start date: 2011-11-14
End date: 2012-06-21
Possible Arimidex side effects in 63 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 63 year old female
Reactions: Breast Cancer Female
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 57 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 57 year old female
Reactions: Lymphadenopathy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Crestor
Administration route: Oral
Possible Arimidex side effects in 70 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 70 year old female
Reactions: Nervous System Disorder, Memory Impairment
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 84 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 84 year old female
Reactions: Arthralgia, Insomnia, Adverse Event, Depression
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Other drugs received by patient: Elidel; Verapamil; Synthroid; Warfarin Sodium; Cephalexin
Possible Arimidex side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Dysphonia, Arthralgia, Oedema Peripheral, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Trigger Finger, Muscle Spasms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 56 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 56 year old female
Reactions: HIP Fracture, Chest Pain
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 67 year old female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 67 year old female
Reactions: Neoplasm Malignant, Laryngitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Nexium
Administration route: Oral
Pulmicort Flexhaler
Symbicort
Possible Arimidex side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: female, weighing 70.3 kg (154.6 pounds)
Reactions: Tooth Loss, Tinnitus, Contusion, Oral Cavity Fistula, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Oral Mucosal Exfoliation, Balance Disorder, Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Oedema Peripheral, White Blood Cell Count Increased, Proctalgia, Back Pain, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Bursitis, Osteitis, Emotional Distress, Staphylococcal Infection, Compression Fracture, Areflexia, Seborrhoeic Keratosis, Rectal Haemorrhage, Lichenoid Keratosis, Fall, Wound Infection Staphylococcal, Dysplastic Naevus, Rectal Fissure, Malignant Melanoma, Injury, Bone Disorder, Exostosis, Decreased Appetite, Musculoskeletal Pain, Haemorrhoids, Muscular Weakness, Posture Abnormal, Gingival Pain, Impaired Healing, Arthralgia, Memory Impairment, Metastases To Bone, Physical Disability, Face Injury, Walking Disability, Asthma, Cataract Nuclear, Night Sweats, Urinary Incontinence, Hand Fracture, Tooth Infection, Pyrexia, Craniocerebral Injury, Arthropathy, Hypoaesthesia Oral, Ecchymosis, Ingrowing Nail, Tenderness, Urinary Retention, Rectal Abscess, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Cellulitis, Pain in Extremity, Anaemia, Faecal Incontinence, Hypoaesthesia, Micturition Urgency, Eating Disorder, Paraesthesia, Tendon Disorder, Haemangioma, Major Depression, Scar, Neuralgia, Purulent Discharge, Excessive Granulation Tissue, Fear, Pain, Eructation, Cystocele, Fatigue, Dizziness, Anger, Toothache, RIB Fracture, Pain in JAW, Bone Lesion, Urinary Tract Infection, Angiofibroma, Varicose Vein, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Anxiety, Rectocele, Osteonecrosis of JAW, Radiculitis, Oral Disorder, Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormal, Spinal Osteoarthritis, Bronchitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alendronate Sodium
Indication: Hypercalcaemia
Arimidex
Zometa
Dosage: 4 mg, qmo
Indication: Breast Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2003-09-01
End date: 2005-02-03
Other drugs received by patient: Dexamethasone; Glycolax; Simvastatin; Lexapro; Mirtazapine; Avelox; Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim; Cialis; Clotrimazole; Neurontin; Prochlorperazine; Hydrocodone; Hydromorphone Hydrochloride; Effexor XR; Metronidazole; Meloxicam; Methadone Hydrochloride; Wellbutrin XL; Gabapentin; Megestrol Acetate; Prednisone TAB; Ondansetron; Gemcitabine Hydrochloride; Mobic; Methylprednisolone; Xanax; Gemzar; Zebeta; Stool Softener; Morphine Sulfate; Mupirocin; Letrozole; Compro; Lotrel; Tamoxifen Citrate; Fosamax; Lipitor; Ambien; Xeloda; Azithromycin; Oxycodone HCL and Acetaminophen; Omeprazole; Naproxen; Celebrex; Lyrica; Metoclopramide; Raloxifene Hydrochloride; Etodolac; Ciprofloxacin; Folic Acid; Provocholine; Silver Sulfadiazine; Aromasin; Fentanyl; Cephalexin; Betamethasone Dipropionate W / Clotrimazole; Femara; Atenolol; Iron; Taxotere; Calcimate Plus; Miralax; Zofran; Compazine; Alprazolam; Propoxyphene Napsylate W / Acetaminophen; Nystatin; Hydrocortisone with Lidocaine Hydrochloride; Furosemide; Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate; Terconazole; Zocor; Hormones; Kytril; Biafine; Zovirax; Zoloft; Neulasta; Actonel; Potassium Chloride; Citalopram Hydrobromide; Bupropion HCL; Fluconazole; Prozac; Navelbine; Temazepam; Faslodex; Nexium; Protonix; Multi-Vitamins; Levaquin; Iodoquinol; Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Possible Arimidex side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 72.6 kg (159.7 pounds)
Reactions: Breast Cancer Female
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Dosage: generic
Administration route: Oral
Crestor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Other drugs received by patient: Lopressor; Fosamax
Possible Arimidex side effects in 72 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 72 year old female, weighing 104.3 kg (229.5 pounds)
Reactions: Myalgia, Arthralgia, Drug Intolerance, Sleep Disorder DUE To General Medical Condition, Insomnia Type, Intentional Drug Misuse, Arthritis, Cerebrovascular Accident, Muscle Spasms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2003-01-01
Crestor
Administration route: Oral
Crestor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Other drugs received by patient: Zocor; High Blood Pressure Pills; Diovan; Lipitor; Hydrochlorothiazide
Possible Arimidex side effects in 72 year old female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 72 year old female, weighing 61.2 kg (134.6 pounds)
Reactions: Road Traffic Accident, Dyspnoea, Nasopharyngitis, Neoplasm Malignant, Oropharyngeal Pain, Foreign Body, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2010-01-01
Norvasc
Indication: Blood Pressure Abnormal
Start date: 2010-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Calcium
Possible Arimidex side effects in 54 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 54 year old female, weighing 69.4 kg (152.7 pounds)
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Hot Flush, Musculoskeletal Pain, Vulvovaginal Dryness, Blood Cholesterol Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Breast Cancer
Start date: 2004-09-01
End date: 2008-01-01
Faslodex
Other drugs received by patient: Nolvadex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Skin Wrinkling, Limb Discomfort, Condition Aggravated, Fall
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 84 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 84 year old female
Reactions: Myocardial Infarction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Administration route: Oral
Toprol-XL
Administration route: Oral
Possible Arimidex side effects in 49 year old
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-08-17
Patient: 49 year old
Reactions: Breast Cancer Metastatic, Metastases To Liver, Metastases To Bone
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 67 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 67 year old female
Reactions: Neoplasm Malignant
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
Possible Arimidex side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: 68 year old female
Reactions: Breast Cancer, Drug Dose Omission, Breast Cancer Female, Discomfort
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arimidex
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