Adverse effects Patients using Anabrez may encounter unwanted side effects such as :
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Loss of appetite
Hot flushes
Headaches
Vaginal bleeding
Contact a doctor immediately should side effects persist or encounter more severe side effects such as :
Signs of infection
Pain in the upper right part of the stomach
Vision problems
Difficult or painful urination
Skin lesions, ulcers or blisters
Decreased bone density
Bone pain or fractures
Uses : Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.