Arimidex and Optic neuropathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Optic neuropathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Arimidex (anastrozole), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Faslodex, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Optic neuropathy when taking Arimidex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,680 people who have side effects when taking Arimidex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Arimidex?

Arimidex has active ingredients of anastrozole. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 22,642 Arimidex users. Check the latest studies of Arimidex.

What is Optic neuropathy?

Optic neuropathy (optic nerve damage) is found to be associated with 258 drugs and 451 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Optic neuropathy.

On Jul, 07, 2026

21,680 people reported to have side effects when taking Arimidex.
Among them, 11 people (0.05%) have Optic neuropathy.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Optic neuropathy when taking Arimidex? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Optic neuropathy when taking Arimidex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Arimidex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Optic neuropathy? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 72.73%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 63.64%
Hair Loss: 7 people, 63.64%
Emotional Distress: 7 people, 63.64%
Endocrine Ophthalmopathy (increased water content of retroocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism): 7 people, 63.64%
Eyelid Oedema (eyelids are swollen and contain excessive fluid): 7 people, 63.64%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 7 people, 63.64%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 7 people, 63.64%
Fall: 7 people, 63.64%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 63.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 4 people, 36.36%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Optic neuropathy:

Optic neuropathy (258 drugs)

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Manjunatha N, Ganjekar S, Mahendra JV, Kilara N, Srinivasa R, "Tardive Dyskinesia Associated With Anastrozole", The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2013 Jan .
Manjunatha N, Ganjekar S, Mahendra JV, Kilara N, Srinivasa R, "Tardive Dyskinesia Associated With Anastrozole", The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on anastrozole (the active ingredients of Arimidex) and Arimidex (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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