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.