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Q: When the 5 year arimidex treatment is completed will the hot flashes stop or at least diminish.

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7/22/08 8:40pm

Barbara, there's just no telling, unfortunately. On paper, they should diminish; without the Arimidex fighting with your estrogen, some of that estrogen (small though it is, since you're post-menopausal) does manage to make its way into your cells, which should help quell the hot flashes. But everyone reacts differently; you'll just have to wait and see. Best of luck - PJH

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