Arimidex Side Effects

About Arimidex

Serious Arimidex Side Effects

Some side effects with Arimidex, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:

Depression (see Arimidex and Depression)
Anxiety
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Difficulty breathing
Unusual or unexplained vaginal bleeding
Increase in tumor size or appearance of new tumors
Signs of a heart attack, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and jaw or arm pain
Signs of a blood clot, such as:

Pain
Swelling
Tenderness (especially in the legs)

Signs of an allergic reaction, including:

Unexplained rash
Hives
Itching

Unexplained swelling.

Rare Arimidex Side Effects

Rare side effects of Arimidex occur in 3 to 7 percent of people taking the drug. Because these side effects are so uncommon, it can be difficult to tell whether they are actually caused by Arimidex or by factors unrelated to the medication.

Some of these rare side effects include but are not limited to:

Flu-like symptoms (such as fever or chills)
Indigestion or heartburn
Unusual sensations, such as burning or tingling
Pelvic pain
Muscle pain
Sinus infection
Vaginal infection or inflammation
Cataracts
Dry mouth
Bronchitis
Sweating
Anemia
Thick, white vaginal discharge.

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