Worsening dental problems and other side effects - Anastrozole

Hi, I’m actually just coming to the end of five years on Anastrozole, which is both brilliant and scary. Since taking Anastrozole I have had joint pain which has been mainly bearable and pains in my hands and feet, which I was warned maybe the case right from the beginning. Also a definitely loss of libido, which has been a bug bear!  However, I have been unfortunate enough to break two different bones during this time which my Consultant attributes to weaking bones, osteopenia, diagnosed after a Dexa Scan again as a side effect of the Anastrozole. I have been for a routine dental check up today and been told that I have quite a few cracks in my back molars and also some of my lower front teeth. 

 

I wondered if anyone else had experienced anything similar and whether the problems with my teeth could also be attritbuted to Anastrozole.  It maybe that it’s just an age thing, I’m in my early 60s. 

 

Thanks cjkgal35 

 

 

 

Hi cjkgal35

Sorry you haven’t had any replies to your questions as yet, but hopefully someone will now see your post and reply.  In the meantime could I suggest you give our helpline team a ring, they are here to support you through this.  Calls are free, 0808 800 6000 lines open weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2.

Take care,

Jo, Moderator

My gums are pain full nothing more been on these tablets 3 weeks now