Anastrozole reddit Pray for me boys. so essentially if you are a dummy and crash your e2, anastrozole is a lot more forgiving as you will have a bounce back spike in e2. I am depressed. I take enough to abate sides and then skip it. These minimums are not disclosed but your post will be reviewed. Meaning, anastrozole does not eliminate the excess estrogen, it binds to it. Can hardly type this. Do any of you take Anastrozole? I had a blood test recently and my doctor prescribed it for me without giving me test results or telling me why he Currently on 1 MG a week of Anastrozole; pinning twice a week on Monday and Thursday (40 MG each time). Speak to your doctor about it. These values are 4. I’ve been lucky in that I have minimal side effects,. Bones, cardiovascular, thyroid etc When I’ve experimented with 1/4 anastrozole pill in the past my bones immediately start to ache, so I’m assuming I’m sensitive to AI taking that small amount, correct? How many hours/days does anastrozole take to see visual effects if taken for water weight/bloating? No other e2 symptoms. No real side effects either. The key difference between the two is that anastrozole hits strong dimishing returns at the 1mg mark, but letrozole does not hit diminishing returns until 2. Anastrozole is a horrible drug if makes cholesterol 30% worse it gave me higher blood pressure Some side effects can be serious. Sleep, fitness and diet are all good so we decided to take him into the endo. This is what the oncologists use to predict This is why blood pressure will be high and cholesterol numbers will get weird. Theres more I can probably I can think of. What is your Testosterone dose and frequency? Type in or search What's your Anastrozole or AI dose Reddit on Google, and you'll not find one person taking 2mg a week or more. Dry throat. My son has been falling off the growth chart the last few years and is “the small guy” on all his sports teams and peer groups. Apprehensive to take anastrozole as I hear about other folks on here feeling wrecked. Switched to Letrozole, have done ok with it for 9 years. A quick run down. How often are you supposed to take it per your prescription? I don't think timing matters much in relation to the testosterone timing provided that you're injecting 2-3x per week (multiple weekly injections can reduce the conversion to estrogen), though you'd want to spread out a couple doses per week I imagine to not have Everyone is different, 0. Some claim it improves their mood, libido and ED, while others In general, have you guys had generally positives experiences on Anastrozole? Is it a medication that you try to avoid unless you're experiencing high estrodiol symptoms and HAVE to take it, Users share their experiences and opinions on taking Anastrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). This subreddit is for questions and discussion related to testosterone replacement therapy and According to Wikipedia: "Peak levels of anastrozole occur a median 3 hours after administration, but with a wide range of 2 to 12 hours. I've never used Anastrozole before this cycle. 2 mg is an awful lot of anastrozole and not where you'd begin with an initial dose. 3 out of 10 from a total of 231 reviews on Drugs. 25 a week has me golden I have high levels here, after 1st 5 months , I am not feeling the side effects of high e2. If estrogen is low as well, I would ask your doctor if he really thought it would change anything. 125mg twice a week, in capsules, so I really can't taper down. 5 mg twice a week. 5mg, hence the difference in standard pill dosing. I'm on anastrozole and lupron. CONCERNS: Seeing a lot of mixed info with all these online, effectiveness/ gyno etc. Don't take the anastrozole for now. Some report side effects, dosage adjustments, and bloodwork results. I have less pain when I walk a few miles with the dog in the AM and am physically active throughout the day. Sometimes sides can be subtle, joint pain fatigue. I have a long history of having side effects to drugs, and just reading about Anastrozole scared me. This also contributes to high bp and renal issues down the road. Been to the ER twice in 2 days (after last dose). Watch this. I was given a prescription for Anastrozole a year and a half ago, which I haven't taken. 5 mg ★ Frequency: Varies What does Arimadex do for you? Arimadex is an aromatase inhibitor. I looked at past bottles and the manufacturer was always Zydus. 5mg anastrozole twice a week the day after my shots. 70 pg/ml). Lose weight and get on a dose your body recognizes, and you won't require Anastrozole. I stopped taking the HRT meds and didn't start the Anastrozole until I saw the oncologist around 5-6 weeks after surgery. Anastrozole would probably make you feel worse. I was already on antidepressants (for pain, anxiety & depression) before starting anastrozole last July, so I haven’t noticed any worsening of my mental health issues. At 10 weeks 200mg/week divided twice weekly. My pssd symptoms that I can think of bothers me are anorgasmia, dry skin, derealization. I took a 90 day break then started anastrozole. off. People can develop osteoporosis and arthritis from long term AI use even when they dont abuse it to the point of severe symptoms. I take a relatively high dose of test as well at 80mg eod. 25 of anastrozole and almost immediately felt better. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately: chest pain sore throat, cough, fever, chills, swollen glands, or other signs of infection swelling, redness, or warmth in hand or arm the steady-state unbound plasma concentrations after repeated dosing (anastrozole: 1 mg/day, letrozole: 2. Doctor wanted me to take 1 mg twice a week but I said fuck that and took . Low dose (0. Anastrozole and tamoxifen do not work well together. Everyone responds differently, so you might need a higher dose, or less. Of course, talk to your doctor about works best for you. I had some side effects from anastrozole - achy joints, anxiety- and so going to try daily tadalafil instead (I have ED also). I have no ovaries, but my oncologist said I need to be on it for 10 years. I said I’ll try anastrozole and do another scan in a year. Now, hot flashes on the other hand Endo prescribed Anastrozole to my 13 y/o son at 1mg daily. I have been on HCG mono for 4 months and e2 levels started to be worryingly high 1 month ago (256pmol/L, i. 25ml/week. I stayed with the Anastrozole but started taking Claritin, lots of calcium, MSM, and chondroitin. bone fracture risk. 125mg per shot). Didn’t put it together until I randomly read on a different post that high estrogen can cause anxiety. I'm a heavy aromatizer, and I must have an AI, especially my current weight. Arimidex works by inhibiting the enzyme aromatase, which converts androgens (such as testosterone) into estrogen. 5mg Anastrozole is most likely wayyy too much for 80mg of TRT especially in cream form which isnt even properly absorbed. At any rate, that seems like a weird interaction with your cancer center. My joints are stiff and they hurts, hot flashes are not as bad anymore. 1mg letrozole is comparable to 1mg anastrozole. 25 x2 a week of Anastrozole and now take 90mg no Anastrozole. My doc has suggested anastrozole until I come off of HCG when I no longer I’m using trtnation and this is just my 10 week labs that they make you get. That "second time being vicious and fast"--after SIX years--has me wondering if going off anastrozole after FIVE years might not be a good idea. 1mg Anastrozole tablets to be taken 1 time (1mg) a week. Experimenting anastrozole is idiotic, to put it mildly. Symptompatically speaking no gyno or anything physical. Opinions? Other question is about food and phytoestrogens. I’m on it. Much more knowledgeable than most clinics. Annoyingly, it helps to keep moving. Users share their experiences and opinions on taking Anastrozole, an aromatase inhibitor that lowers estrogen levels. Has anyone used tadalafil for estrogen management on TRT (test cyp 20mg daily)? How effective is tadalafil at preventing aromatization compared to anastrozole? A Place to talk about SARMs (Selective androgen receptor modulator) like LGD4033, RAD140, Ostarine, S4, S23 and related compounds like MK677, Cardarine and Stenabolic. I’m not sure if it’s the kisqali or the anastrozole but something makes my tattoos very itchy and swollen and if I scratch Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. Don't let the size of Hi, I am also of Anastrozole and have an appointment with my Oncologist to discuss if I can go on another medication. Posted by u/Zeke171171 - 3 votes and 61 comments I wouldn't start any AI. 5mg of Anastrozole every 3 days for about 2 weeks now. Plus he told me that it’s a weaker drug compared to Anastrozole. Do keep in mind that Anastrozole is still going to have an effect up to 10 days after administration due to the fact it takes 4 to 5 half lives to eliminate the drug. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop Collectible Avatars; I'm wondering if anyone think its wise to stock up on some anastrozole and IF needed take a small dose during the first 2-3 weeks of the nebido injection to avoid the high peek That's really interesting. (1mg/week) 2mg a week seems really high. In my clinics, we typically begin with 1/4 mg twice a week. I don't know how anyone puts up with me. Unless the needed AI dosage - age curve dies off exponentially as you leave puberty. r/breastcancer requires a minimum account-age and karma. 5 anastrozole every 3. Taking it right after On 12. I was looking forward to taking it. I wish it was Clomid (seems to increase Testosterone higher than Anastrozole) or even HCG but I picked up the Anastrozole today to have on hand while I decide on if I want to take it or not. I don't think it'll remove the need for the AI. I had looked on nhs Predict version 2. Something I should bring up with my oncologist, I think. The other side effects got better, but didn't completely go away. [3][2][4]" (and oral administration is the only route of administration). Letrozole, Anastrozole, or that other zole I’ve been on letrozole for 18 months, with few side effects except for some pain in my shoulders. Then libido tapered off and team said estrogen was through the roof and started me on the anastrozole. com. Bloodwork + Prescribed Encomiphene and Anastrozole, Opinions? Bloodwork Finally got my blood tests back and wanted some input. Started with a different clinic than currently. You describe it as closely associated with the anastrozole you've added, so you're right to start there. It’s got a lot of negative side effects mood. 1875mg of anastrozole twice a week and I did fine, but my PCP prescribed anastrozole. Might do a cycle of rad or lgd. My back aches. Been on Anastrozole for about 3 months. I'm 11. Decided to see how I’d feel with 0. I no longer need it with my test dose as it pushes e2 too low. My hips ache. there’s alot of ups And downs so keeping it simple will get u to your right dose faster Reply reply UndercoverProphet I was wondering how to avoid rebounding estrogen when coming off of Anastrozole. Background-45yo male on TRT for about a year, was 500 test level before I started, started TRT and tweaked my dose around for a while but for the last 6 months was on . Calcium numbers will also appear high-end of normal. Also on the bone fracture topic, I can sort of confirm it’s affects on joints and bones. Anastrozole has a 48 hour half life. Anyone have a good source for Anastrozole that ships to US? Was going to go with swisschems but I saw some posts in forums of bad labs on some of their products so looking for some feedback. My mum is 78, was diagnosed 4 years ago, had a double mastectomy, is also on Anastrozole, and has told me she hasn't noticed I’m on generic anastrozole, ++- but 70 yo. I've been on anastrozole 4 years now. I took a total of 1 pill (1mg) of Anastrozole, cut into 4 parts (0. My doc started me on a protocol today and told me to take . Hello In my 4th week on a 300mg test c cycle Took 0. I am on 75mg test cyp and 500iu hcg e3. the Doc said don't worry unless I have some systems. My e2 on enclo went up to 60 so doc put me on . 5 instead and my erections seemed to be a bit better. Thoughts on 1MG of anastrozole per week with . 7 Estradiol is pretty high, should I start anastrozole? In Sept. r/trt A chip A close button. They make money off of selling it. Anxiety through the roof, 0 libido, and no energy at all. Hips, lower back, neck, etc. Anyone used anastrozole in the liquid dropper form, how and was it as effective as pills. I currently take 0. That's also probably why they were hypogonadal to begin with. Reply reply 148K subscribers in the Testosterone community. Started on Anastrozole — within months I could barely walk, joint pain was so bad. Anastrozole . Your current E2 is low and you will probably feel better with higher E2. I am taking a very low dose at . . But Trt nation sent this with my most recent script. I was really afraid of taking anything at all after radiation. I've always done very low doses of Letro, and sometimes no AI at all. It belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors. I have Anastrozole on hand but really don’t want to take Anastrozole is tricky. With me it's mostly my hips. Don't let the size of Two weeks ago I popped . I've always discontinued my AI 24hrs before beginning my pct. AI’s cause naturals to create more Testosterone and it gets aromatized to balance the lack of estrogen. The dr has been prescribing Anastrozole for it (. Took . 15mg of Anastrozole twice a week (the day after the shot), so a little more than you. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. Hi, I’ve been taking . 25mg of Anastrozole twice weekly would be a good starting point. Due to a hysterectomy (because of endometrial cancer), my general oncologist has switched me from Tamoxifen to Anastrozole. I’m wondering if anyone has had issues like this taking Anastrozole? She had a total hysterectomy many years before this, but was taking estradiol for many years. 25 mg/week of anastrozole. Also considered peptides as an alternative (CJC1295/Ipamorelin) . Low e2 can cause erectile dysfunction, but so can high e2. The online clinic did not offer an AI but the in person clinic does. 5 mg like every 3 days does pretty much the same thing and makes it easier to pct and keep That’s what I was thinking, but I’m still super early in researching. 5 twice weekly), when only doing . Two before were upper 40s. Feel somewhat over emotional though with some returning fatigue though. 25mg on Wednesday (this week) to try and curb some high e2 side effects from my testosterone doses. 5mg letro is NOT comparable to 1mg anastrozole. That is the majority answer you'll get on this subject here at reddit. Edit: formatting I Posted by u/Special-Elephant-449 - 3 votes and 7 comments Just got the latest Labs and to me, 49. This is why blood pressure will be high and cholesterol numbers will get weird. It takes 4-6 weeks for test to balance out, maybe longer, you just started. Arimidex, also known as anastrozole, is a medication primarily used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. At the very least it should be based on the lab results. 8 and 62 times higher than their respective IC50 values for aromatase (Supplementary Fig. Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. Basically I feel a tremendous amount of anxiety relief when I take my dose of Anastrozole (like within an hour any anxiety I had both physical and mental symptoms immediately just poof out of existence). Doctor suggested I take a break to see if the pain subsided. Im 195, between 12-14% bf, bench 300, squat 405, deadlift 455. I have switched from an online clinic to a in person clinic to save money. I derive more enjoyment from my time in the gym. My dexa scan wasn’t great so oncologist wanted me to do tamoxifen. Sleep apneas been worse, tired all the time, haven’t had a morning stuff in a week, zero sex drive, I Hi all - back again with another prescription drug question. Any testosterone they did have was being aromatized. 3 pg/mL. If you don’t understand account age and karma, please refer to r/newtoreddit or simply search the internet on how to use Reddit. I'm more confident and happy. I do think my skin dried out worse and slightly less energy. 50mg a week, and I’m just barely controlling the e2 sides. I don't know how accurate that is - I'm in my early mid 20s and don't need any AI on 200 test c/week. I see histories on this forum every week that are the opposite of mine. I’m a little concerned after reading some of the negative posts. Hopefully I didn't fuck up my otherwise good E2 situation. I speak from a decade of experience. Doctor then gave me anastrozole 1mg per day and reduced clomid to 25mg every other day. The advice was much appreciated. I didn't take it last week. The pros of taking it 24 hours after testosterone injection include immediate suppression of aromatase activity. She’s been on anastrozole since she was diagnosed and she has been having a lot of joint pain and stiffness and also some emotional side effects. My knees ache. 5ml twice per week), Clomiphene citrate (50mg twice per week), and Anastrozole (. I don’t have too much of an issue with AI. But you, a fucking regard, should really do more research. Anastrozole has a short half life, so you need to constantly dose (3x/wk) to keep it bound and not suffer a hormone roller-coaster. Do you have a baseline estradiol level? If not, you could consider half a tablet (0. I recommend this to all my clients over Anastrozole for the following reasons: Way lighter effect on lipids (steroidal vs non-steroidal), versus Anastrozole for the same inhibition of aromataise. If this is from anastrozole, I'm not sure what to do. I’m so sorry to hear of your experience! Anastrozole 1 mg. Have any of you had an experience where your gyno went down slightly or went away completely? I know that’s like virtually impossible but just curious Some say yes and use it with no issues , some are so anti anastrozole it's scary. It took my daughter and the oncologist to encourage me to try it. I was on 0. Personally I think it is beneficial to discontinue the AI to aid in returning the body to steady state - any system that is not in Equilibrium will fluctuate before finding steady state and personally I've never had a problem with estro during pct - maybe some acne but nothing I had not thought that anastrozole could have a side effect like that. Anastrozole won’t crash your e2 if you’re natty because you aren’t shut down by testosterone. Change only one variable at a time. Anastrozole is a much better option to reduce male estorgen and prevent/treat symptoms of GYNO. 1mg of Azole can shut down your e2, so unless you are showing symptoms or know your E2 numbers in a few weeks, i'd wait it out on the AI (only if you are feeling well and not symptomatic of elevated estrogen). reReddit: Top posts of March 9, 2017. Onco suggested I switch to tamoxifen but the side effect could be worse so I opted out of it. I was wondering if there is a smaller dose of the anastrozole? And anastrozole . I take 0. I do weights most days and play singles half court pickelball daily. 5d, will 0. I know that anastrozole can drop my estrogen levels within a few days, but I want to know when should I start feeling improvements in mood and energy? Around nine-ten months, I got a break. Only thing I can find online is how it's for breast cancer patients. 5mg anastrozole once a week be enough? Estradiol was 25. As others have said, I would start slower and ramp it up based on lab results. I havent gotten my recent results yet but im feeling scary bad. Now after several weeks of taking 1 mg of anastrozole twice weekly I'm seeing my moods calm, my libido rise, and my body just shift overall. Anyone have experience or success with taking Anastrozole alongside clomid to boost sperm counts? My Husband was initially only taking clomid. Didn’t put it together until I randomly On 12. I don’t take Anastrozole though, but I do take Verzenio and Letrozole. Since coming off the anastrozole So I’ve been prescribed 25mg 3x weekly of enclo, 200mg split between 2 shots weekly of cyp and anastrozole (which I haven’t been taking) and recently I’ve been feeling. Now today his urologist put him on Anastrozole to try to lower his estrogen, which is elevated at 33. My last blood work said my estrogen was still at 31 so I stopped dim and just asked for anastrozole. 25mg of anastrozole Monday and another 0. I started with 200mg a week and . 5 ml test cyp. She didn’t have chemo or radiation. Question Have been feeling really bad the past few days. 125 anastrozole day of and day after injection, so . Took me years to realize that it's effects caused my ed, dried out my joints, and shut off my testicles more than testosterone ever did. Expand user menu Open settings menu. TREATMENT: The clinic recommended Pregnyl (. You are only 4 weeks in you do not need an AI, let everything settle. I have my next appointment scheduled for April 11th and I got an email from their email girl saying “the dr recommends taking your anastrozole as prescribed on the bottle”. I certainly aromatize highly because my test comes back at 250. You’re 6 weeks in, give it a little more time, ask your doc if taking half the anastrozole dose would be cool w them. Have been on 1mg of Anastrozole since late April and it’s been a breeze. And now I occasionally feel my shoulders and hips and there’s a bit of stiffness in the morning but that could be me just getting old. Since starting Anastrozole, I’ve been troubled with chronic insomnia. 5-fold accumulation. 5 days, 12 hours after T + HCG shots) My bloodwork was before the AI. No muscle issues, no adverse side effects. The only reason I tried DIM and boron is because my doc said I need to get my estrogen down and I didn't get the anastrozole for few months. What’s a good dose for me to run the Anastrozole? Adex – AMINO ASYLUM - who else uses this, share your experience in the comments? ★ Administration Route: Oral ★ Dosage: 0. Felt extremely depressed and irritable and foggy with it just 30 mins after taking it. 1 ml a week. I quit altogether taking AI a year ago and all my hip, knee and elbow issues literally went away. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. I started anastrozole in September and I definitely have new joint pain, large and small. and it’s from the anastrozole and my onco agreed. 25 or 1/4th a mg twice a week! Are you sure it's not . 1. 30% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 36% reported a negative I started anastrozole in July, and was told it takes a couple of months for the side effects to settle. It's absurd, insane, and puts your quality of life at risk. Anastrozole doesn’t directly help with ED. . I've seen some people run asin throughout pct. Is this dosage once per week a good place to start? Will that mess up my E2 too much? My TRT nurse is not that knowledgeable, it is a good clinic but I was hoping to see one of the actual docs. Personally I aromatize pretty highly so even on TRT doses and even with almost daily injections I still find myself using a low dose of anastrozole weekly. Currently on trt and all my levels seems fine. It decreases estrogen, so if you have ED due to high estrogen, anastrozole would be helpful. I’ve been taking Anastrozole for about 18 months now. 1mg tablet daily. Been doing a lot of research and talked to a few people and the consensus ive heard is on anything you run, the best test base is obv hcg, but besides that ive heard for sarms that arimidex . I wanted to play around with this cycle and have been taking . 25mg anastrozole with a once weekly injection@200mg only dropped my E2 by about 12 points over about 5 weeks. This week I am splitting my dose into 100mg test/0. Suicidal, so no rebound of estrogen when ceasing use, as you have to wait for the body to generate new aromataise enzymes. Took 0. 5m sperm, after 6 months it was close to 10m. Been on TRT 6 mos. These are just two of many studies showing the negatives of using A. 5 mg of enclomiphene once daily and had consistent symptoms of high oestrogen. Even your pharmacist will tell you, these aren't typically prescribed at the same time. 5 months in with the anastrozole and the joint pain is as bad as it was at the beginning. I turned 38 in April, I have had a bilateral mastectomy, nipple re-excision, chemo, radiation, and a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Exemestan is not an option My E2 is really high due to taking HCG at max dosage to preserve fertility. Cutting back on sugar and carbs because they tend to cause inflammation in my body. A few things that help the joint pain: daily claritin, daily fish oil, daily coq10. I'm lucky enough to work in the medical field and my friend who's an endocrinologist took over as my "trt" Dr. Be careful with the anastrozole. I understand my survival come first but if there is something else that can help I Yes, I have terrible joint pain with anastrozole. 2. They also started me on anastrozole . After 3 months they found 1. It will be a few weeks until I talk to them again so what to ask what everything thinks? I am very happy with finally getting up to 904 after many years of being low. and so far, I feel better and I don’t feel like it’s just in my head that it helped Aromasin vs Arimidex ( Anastrozole ) There is a ton of info online about these two and it seems that a lot of people tend to lean towards Aromasin due to no estrogen rebound and it being slightly easier on the body. Hi all, I’ve been on test Cyp for years at 175mg per week which gets me right where I need to be test wise but I am a high metabolizer and my estrogen typically jumps up to around 80ng/ml. My injections are 150 mg/week (split between twice weekly doses) and they starting me on 0. You won't 'crash' E2 by taking anastrozole while on HCG monotherapy though. 29 years old, 5' 9", 150lbs, low body fat. It caused the same problem plus made me gain 17 lbs. 5 anastrozole twice a week I asked her if I could do . I don't know if I Anastrozole might not be required at all. Tread lightly with this stuff though man, Anastrozole is an incredibly potent drug. (I'm way more scared of tanking E2 than I am of high E2) anastrozole increases risk of high cholesterol/elevated liver enzymes. Terms & Policies Anastrozole only for me, my t/e2 ratio was low. As I’m still navigating and researching options, I’m wondering if those in similar situation have dealt with side effects of using anastrozole (Arimidex) to treat the cancer? I found several, but none of them have the Test Cyp with the Anastrozole already mixed in. After two years of TRT, my doctor would like me to try Anastrozol. Quick, maybe slightly autistic question. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop Collectible Avatars; Get the Reddit app Hi all, I have a question for everyone regarding your doses. My point is that with regular dosing, Anastrozole will build up in the blood. The deal with AIs is that they don't offer much long-term usefulness, so in a trt or cruise scenario i do not recommend it. 25 mg – 0. I. I see a lot of posts about how devastating an AI can be - but shared this to illustrate that your mileage may vary. Sore nipples will likely pass & if not you need a couple of doses of tamoxifen, but only if you experience any small lumps. I was put on it after being on TRT for six months as well. Taking half a pill of anastrozole a week out of precaution, split between dose. I believe I can do the five years - if things hold steady. per week and I take 0. My question is this: if I were to buy the Test Cyp vial, and Anastrozole pills, do I just take the corresponding dose of the pill on the mornings when I inject? Or is there a different way I Alternative to arimidex/anastrozole Has anyone here been an over-responder to arimidex and found an alternative AI that worked? I’ve tried dropping dosages, increasing frequency, supplements. I had a lumpectomy, 2 lymph nodes removed. Whether it is the anastrozole or not, you don’t have to be miserable if the doctor can help. Tamoxifen can weaken the effectiveness of anastrozole. I have been on that for almost 45 days now and from past 10 days or so I have been experiencing low sex drive and unable to keep erection when trying to be intimate with my wife. 45 of test twice weekly. 25mg anastrozole since my E2 was already around 42 with 100. 90MG Test cyp per week? Question Just got prescribed and was a little taken back that DR wanted me taking 1MG AI (. AI should not be required if you dial in your dosage, pinning etc. 3), indicating that both aromatase inhibitors were I was diagnosed with HER2+ER+PR- BCRA- stage 1 on 3/16/20. After the second dose of anastrozole I feel like I’m having some joint pain and a headache plus a little bit of fatigue. e. Has anyone taken it and had a good result? Sorry to hear you're experiencing depression. 2 mg. I contacted my physician and asked them if this was caused by the anastrozole and if I needed to reduce my dose. Hell, my NIPPLES got smaller. 25 mg every 3. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop Collectible Avatars; Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download Even though I don't take much T, I aromatize a lot. I want, more than anything to be done with anastrozole. You can add it later if you determine that you should (given symptoms and bloodwork). 125mg) Anastrozole Anyone take low dose anastrazole 2x/wk and have few side effects? I can see the common side effects online, but that’s for people taking the standard prostate cancer or whatever dose of 1mg. 5mg of Anastrozole 24 hours after injection. Actually I have an appointment with my medical oncologist next week. So you even feel high e2 sides? You don't HAVE to take an AI, you take an AI when you feel high e2 symptoms. It seems like after some time being on that, I started having ED issues and was losing the full effect of trt, meaning I wasn’t feeling as great as I did when I started. How long will it take anastrozole to lower e2? I recently tested 154pg/ml. They said that they didn’t believe it was caused by the anastrozole. Anastrozole is commonly used with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to control estrogen levels and minimize potential side effects. It affected my appetite literally the only thing I wanted to eat was sugar, to the point I would sit and eat brown sugar or Better Crocker chocolate frosting with a spoon With bloodwork and high e2 symptoms like ED, anastrozole can be a great choice. 25mg each), over a period of 20 days, taking one quarter every 5 days. Have been feeling really bad the past few days. Yes, 0. I’m taking 1ml/week of test cyp and stopped taking Anastrozole after some research. As the half life wears off, the bound estrogen rapidly begins spiking again. I find it really difficult to cope with the side effects after treatment. 5mg) anastrozole I got a message from my urologist’s office saying they called in 12. I can totally identify with the intimate dryness, but you sound like your getting hit with everything. Aromasin offer some benefits if I really didn’t want to upset anybody with me experience of Anastrozole. I called mine this morning and they called me back and said they wanted to get blood to check my numbers and have the NP give me a look over. But I just got prescribed anastrozole for obvious reasons. I was diagnosed with HER2+ER+PR- BCRA- stage 1 on 3/16/20. Anastrozole (and letrazole) are aromatase inhibitors which means they block the conversion of testosterone to estrogen. For some reason taking anastrozole alone has strong effect on me vs when I took it with clomid. I’ve just The researchers reported that, ‘‘Anastrozole effectively reduces incidence of breast cancer in high-risk postmenopausal women’’; The results are: ‘’ The group taking Anastrozole Anastrozole has an average rating of 5. 5mg/day) are roughly 60 and 200 nM for anastrozole and letrozole, respectively. She said she wants my e2 at my age minus 10 I have tried these 3 options, what is left for me ? Anastrozole gave me massive joit pain, so I switched to Letrozole, I did it for 5 days only, the headache was different but I was beyond miserable so they gave me Exemestane, everything was ok but I had a shot of Zometa 2 weeks ago ( I had my ovaries removed back in December ) but the headache after the Zometa was For 10 weeks I was on a single shot per week that contained 200mg test cyp and 1mg anastrozole. Just wanted to share my results after the 3 month mark and report that all of my symptoms have been alleviated. So, most of Anastrozoles effects will be felt in the first 48 hours. I'm grateful for your story. I feel fine, E is a little high which may be fixed with splitting the dose up a little more. Started AI at . I had my blood tested on 21st day of the project. Alr bro, I'll have some mercy. 25mg every 2 weeks or so and I’ve been in trt for close to a year. 25 mg once per week). Follow what your doctor says to do after each blood draw. [2][4] Steady-state levels of anastrozole are achieved within 7 to 10 days of continuous administration, with 3. Ive heard a lot of mixed opinions on wether or not Clomid and anastrozole are an effective treatment option. Turns out stopping the anastrozole made hematocrit also come down. I just finished 12 infusions of Paclitaxel, continuing Trastuzumab every 3 weeks for 1 year, starting radiation for 5 days next week and then starting Anastrozole daily for 5 years. A lot of people say exemestane is better than anastrozole, I’ve only used the former, so hard to say for sure. I'm on TRT from a doctor who mostly prescribes it to guys my age (41) and older, and he rarely prescribes AI. The doctor said he would discuss it with me next week at my appointment, but to start the medication. I have never experienced this level of pain/discomfort in my joints before. 25mg/week, at next blood test my e2 was at 78 so she put me on 1mg every 3 days which I read a lot of people think is a lot. Had to switch due to prescription fulfillment issues. I've been fine without AI on my dosage of 170mg a week. She's aware that I haven't taken it yet, and I'm still thinking about it. 25 of ana. 2 pg/mL before starting these medications. It worked, but I have had none stop cracking joints since Wednesday that are not getting any better. 25 mg twice a week. E2 was 88pmol/L (24 pg/ml). (People who started on Letrozole, couldn’t deal Many years later I started seeing a new doctor and she put me on Anastrozole. Anastrozole does a lot of messing with the bones, hence why hematocrit also goes up. 5th week of Anastrozole I cut back to . Been incredible. 25mg on Wednesday (this week) to try and curb some high Skip to main content Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home I asked what dose of Anastrozole most men take, and they said . If you were interested in experimenting just to see if lower estradiol suits you better, 0. I I am supposed to start taking anastrozole on the 1st but I am terrified of the side effects and life long effects of the drug. Has anyone else had this problem? I’ve experienced insomnia quite a lot in the past, but never night after Soon i will leave anastrozole behind. 25 instead and she was fine with it I’ve had three high estradiol tests with my most recent being 52. No joint pain, but I do have some hot flashes. Anastrozole acts quickly and has a half life of 40-50 hours. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. I'm not sure why though. Reddit . I have to adjust when I take it every three months because sometimes my estrogen gets too high, and sometimes it gets too low and I Unless you have acne, I've read a few places it does help with acne on trt. 5 mg anastrozole a week for (. My acne that I was incurring from the cycle has diminished considerably, but I am getting moody. Tamoxifen was not kind to me - severe leg cramps, severe hot flashes, and I barely sleep anymore (cannot get my brain to slow down). It took me almost 2 years to figure out my issue was the medication. Was on 210 TRT with the initial 0. I also started pinning 75mg twice a week instead of the 150mg once a week This past week I eliminated the Anastrozole completely and my erections are back at Anastrozole is non suicidal whereas aromasin is. Find out what your actual estrogen level is on lab & don’t just take a anastrozole because your T clinic tells you to. Make sure to get blood work before any treatment to have a baseline Hi. Unless you have acne, I've read a few places it does help with acne on trt. 5 days. But I’m thinking maybe of trying it again if there’s any evidence that it takes a while to stabilize - is my experience a sign that it’s not right for me or do I need to have more time with it to be sure? My doctor started me on testosterone 100 mg IM once a week. I picked up a refill a couple of weeks ago and since then I feel like I’ve aged 20 years. Initially TRT was amazing and libido was through the roof. I'm thinking anastrozole in long term maybe harmful because since there are people who got PSSD like symptoms from it. So I take 220mg T cyp. I am on Anastrozole and I hate it. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately: chest pain sore throat, cough, fever, chills, swollen glands, or other signs of infection swelling, redness, or warmth in hand or arm Letrozole and anastrozole are almost identical chemically. It’s only in this last couple of weeks that it seems I should have been prescribed Adcal D3 at the same time. 125 or 1/8th a mg or . Locked into a 24 hour panic attack. Hello, all! I posted here before regarding my mother’s new found breast cancer on top of her dealing with dementia since 2019. The dr is now sending me anastrozole to take twice a week, with my injections. rzqztgdczmcnbbedfqpoxpjxvdpcdcdizdjmwobbszynhpbswkuzg