Wellness & support

At AstraZeneca, we’re committed to helping women with breast cancer get the treatment and the support they need. For over 30 years, AstraZeneca has been at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer and continues to pioneer cancer research and treatment.

We know that whether you’re just starting treatment or have been taking ARIMIDEX for some time, it’s important to know as much as you can about your condition and how to stay committed to your well-being — both during and after treatment. Choose from the following resources for tips, stories, and programs that can help.

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IN YOUR CORNER™
A patient support program designed especially for women taking ARIMIDEX. Learn more
Your well-being
Maintaining your well-being during and after treatment is important. Learn more
Learning from others
Need a mentor? Learn from others
Breast cancer resources
Hungry for knowledge? Connect with trusted breast cancer resources
AstraZeneca breast cancer programs
Learn about the programs we offer
Celebration Chain
Create a Celebration Doll. Know someone who has faced breast cancer? Create an animated doll to celebrate the joy she brings to your life

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Important Information About ARIMIDEX

ARIMIDEX is approved for adjuvant treatment (treatment following surgery with or without radiation) of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer.

ARIMIDEX is also approved for the initial treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer and for the treatment of postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer that has progressed following treatment with tamoxifen. Patients with hormone receptor-negative disease and patients who did not previously respond to tamoxifen therapy rarely responded to ARIMIDEX.

Important Safety Information About ARIMIDEX

Prescription ARIMIDEX is only for postmenopausal women. ARIMIDEX should not be taken if you are pregnant because it may harm your unborn child.

In the early breast cancer clinical trial, the most common side effects seen with ARIMIDEX include hot flashes, joint symptoms, weakness, mood changes, pain, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, depression, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, swelling of arms/legs, and headache. Fractures (including fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist) occurred more frequently with ARIMIDEX than with tamoxifen (10% vs 7%).

In advanced breast cancer trials, the most common side effects seen with ARIMIDEX versus tamoxifen include hot flashes, nausea, decreased energy and weakness, pain, back pain, bone pain, and increased cough. Joint pain/stiffness has been reported in association with the use of ARIMIDEX.

ARIMIDEX should not be taken with tamoxifen or estrogen-containing therapies.

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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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