Side effect(s) of Anastrozole

Read the side effects of Anastrozole as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist. Heart- Widening of blood vessels, hypertension, sudden cardiac death, blood clot in veins and insufficient blood supply to brain.

Central Nervous System- Lack of energy, mood disturbances, headache, depression, sleeplessness, dizziness, fainting, abnormal sensations, anxiety, increased tightness of muscle, slurred speech and fatigue.

Skin- Rash, sweating, redness of the skin, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet, mucous membrane infection, hair thinning.

Eye and ENT- Inflammation of pharynx, difficulty swallowing or breathing, persistent cough and clouding of eye lenses.

Gastrointestinal- Stomach disturbances, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, gastrointestinal disorder and dry mouth.

Genitourinary- Breast pain, urinary tract infection, inflammation of vagina, breast neoplasm, vaginal bleeding, whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge and vaginal dryness.

Blood-Lymphatic- Lymph nodes swelling, decrease in hemoglobin, and white blood cells.

Liver- Increased level of liver enzymes and jaundice.

Hypersensitivity- Allergic reactions including hypersensitivity reaction, rapid swelling of the dermis and skin rash.

Metabolic-Nutritional- Edema, high blood cholesterol, increased levels of alkaline phosphatases and weight loss.

Musculoskeletal- Inflammation of joints, joint pain, back pain, bone pain, an increased risk of fracture, pelvic pain and muscle pain.

Respiratory-Difficulty in breathing, increased cough, sinus or sinusitis and inflammation of bronchus.

Miscellaneous- Bone weakness, hot flashes, pain, accidental injury, infection, chest pain, flu syndrome, cyst, neoplasm and tumor flare.

Other Precautions : * Monitor cholesterol levels and bone mineral density periodically.