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Pronounced: (an-AS-TROE-zole)
Side Effects
Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite, body aches and pains, breast swelling/tenderness/pain, headache, dry mouth, scratchy throat, increased cough, dizziness, trouble sleeping, tiredness/weakness, flushing and sweating (hot flashes/hot flushes), vaginal bleeding, hair thinning, and weight change can occur. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals may help lessen the chance...
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Arimidex
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Eyelid drooping
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Eyelid twitch
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Eyelid bump
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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