Arimidex

Arimidex is used for:

Treating breast cancer in women who have been through menopause, including women with disease progression after tamoxifen therapy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Arimidex is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering blood estradiol concentrations, which may decrease the size and growth of the tumor.

Do NOT use Arimidex if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Arimidex
• you are taking estrogen or tamoxifen

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Arimidex :

Some medical conditions may interact with Arimidex . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have liver problems or high cholesterol or lipid levels

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Arimidex . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Estrogen or tamoxifen because they may decrease Arimidex 's effectiveness

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Arimidex may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.