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What is the most important information I should know about
anastrozole?
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Before taking anastrozole, tell your doctor if you have any other
medical conditions or if you take other medications. You may not be able
to take anastrozole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special
monitoring during treatment. |
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Anastrozole blocks the use of estrogen by certain types of breast
cancer that require estrogen to grow. |
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Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer. |
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Anastrozole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in
this medication guide. |
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Who should not take anastrozole?
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Before taking anastrozole, tell your doctor if you have any other
medical conditions or if you take other medications. You may not be able
to take anastrozole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special
monitoring during treatment. |
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Anastrozole is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that
anastrozole is known to harm an unborn baby. Do not take
anastrozole if you are pregnant. |
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It is not known whether anastrozole passes into breast milk. Do
not take anastrozole if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
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How should I take anastrozole?
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Take anastrozole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to
explain them to you. |
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Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. |
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Anastrozole is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor's
instructions. |
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Anastrozole can be taken with or without food. |
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Store anastrozole at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your
next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this
medication unless your doctor directs otherwise. |
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What happens if I overdose?
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An overdose of anastrozole is unlikely to threaten life. Call an
emergency room or a poison control left for advice if you suspect that a
very large dose of anastrozole has been ingested. |
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What should I avoid while taking anastrozole?
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There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while
taking anastrozole unless otherwise directed by your doctor. |
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What are the possible side effects of anastrozole?
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Stop taking anastrozole and seek emergency medical attention if you
experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your
throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to anastrozole. |
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Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take anastrozole and talk to your doctor if you experience |
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shortness of breath or coughing; |
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swelling or water retention; |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome. |
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What other drugs will affect anastrozole?
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There are no known interactions between anastrozole and other
medications. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any
prescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with
anastrozole. |
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Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist has additional information about anastrozole written
for health professionals that you may read. |
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of
children, never share your medicines with others, and use this
medication only for the indication prescribed. |
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