Arimidex 30-Day Pack Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Broken Bone
  • Chest Pain
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • Arthritis
  • Backache
  • Bone Pain
  • Cough
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Drug-Induced Hot Flashes
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Joint Pain
  • Lymphedema, Or Swelling Due To Blockage Of Lymph Nodes
  • Nausea
  • Osteoporosis, A Condition Of Weak Bones
  • Pain
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Throat Irritation
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Anemia
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Tumor Flare Reaction

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Breast Pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Constipation
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Hair Loss
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Itching
  • Mood Changes
  • Muscle Pain
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vaginal Discharge
  • Vaginal Dryness
  • Vulvovaginitis, An Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Weight Gain

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Low Supply Of Oxygen Rich Blood To The Heart
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Covering Of A Tendon
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Rupture Of A Tendon

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Confusion
  • Drowsiness
  • High Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • High Cholesterol
  • Inflammation Of A Tendon
  • Trigger Finger

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