Arimidex and Parosmia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Parosmia is reported as a side effect among people who take Arimidex (anastrozole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Ibrance, and have Breast cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Parosmia 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 Parosmia?

Parosmia (distortion of the sense of smell, as in smelling odours that are not present) is found to be associated with 697 drugs and 765 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Parosmia.

On Jul, 19, 2026

21,680 people reported to have side effects when taking Arimidex.
Among them, 18 people (0.08%) have Parosmia.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Arimidex when they have Parosmia? *

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Arimidex? *

Ibrance: 4 people, 22.22%
Femara: 3 people, 16.67%
Zestril: 3 people, 16.67%
Norvasc: 3 people, 16.67%
Synthroid: 3 people, 16.67%
Isosorbide Mononitrate: 2 people, 11.11%
Levothroid: 2 people, 11.11%
Hygroton: 2 people, 11.11%
Flaxseed: 2 people, 11.11%
Lipitor: 2 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Parosmia? *

Taste - Impaired: 10 people, 55.56%
Ageusia (loss of taste functions of the tongue): 4 people, 22.22%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 22.22%
Acute Kidney Failure: 2 people, 11.11%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 11.11%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 11.11%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 11.11%
Lip Disorder (disease of lip): 2 people, 11.11%
Weight Increased: 2 people, 11.11%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer Metastatic: 4 people, 22.22%
Pain: 2 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.11%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 1 person, 5.56%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.56%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 5.56%
Electrolyte Imbalance: 1 person, 5.56%
Breast Cancer Stage I: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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