Warnings


What may interact with Anastrozole?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
-tamoxifen

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Anastrozole?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-bone problems
-heart disease
-high cholesterol
-an unusual or allergic reaction to anastrozole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Anastrozole?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Let your doctor or health care professional know about any unusual vaginal bleeding.

Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for at least 3 weeks after stopping it. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for 2 weeks after stopping it.

This medicine may interfere with the ability to have a child. Talk with your doctor or health care professional if you are concerned about your fertility.

Using this medicine for a long time may increase your risk of low bone mass. Talk to your doctor about bone health.

You should make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin D while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.