Arimidex okay to take every other day?

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Question from BHansen: I am taking Arimidex and have severe joint problems. What do you think about taking it every other day? Are there any studies on that, other than not taking it at all?: Answer —Patricia Ganz, M.D.: I would not advise taking it every other day. But you might want to discuss changing to one of these other aromatase inhibitors which are by brand name Femara and Aromasin (chemical name: exemestane). Sometimes switching to one of the other drugs in this class may modify the symptoms

On Wednesday, August 15, 2007, the Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Managing Ongoing Medications. Patricia Ganz, M.D. and moderator Lillie Shockney, R.N., B.S., M.A.S. answered your questions about staying on track with breast cancer medications you have to take on a regular basis.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of Breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Patricia A. Ganz, M.D. is a medical oncologist and a professor in the schools of medicine and public health at UCLA, and is director of the division of cancer prevention and control research at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center there.

Lillie Shockney, RN., BS., M.A.S. Lillie Shockney, R.N., B.S., M.A.S. is the administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center.