Arimidex and Quit smoking - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Quit smoking is reported as a side effect among people who take Arimidex (anastrozole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Breast cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Quit smoking 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 Quit smoking?

Quit smoking is found to be associated with 405 drugs and 937 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Quit smoking.

On Jul, 21, 2026

21,680 people reported to have side effects when taking Arimidex.
Among them, 12 people (0.06%) have Quit smoking.

Among these 12 people:

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

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Arimidex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Quit smoking? *

Pain: 12 people, 100.00%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 12 people, 100.00%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 12 people, 100.00%
Metastases To Spine (cancer spreads to spine): 12 people, 100.00%
Decreased Interest: 12 people, 100.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 12 people, 100.00%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 12 people, 100.00%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 12 people, 100.00%
Skin Atrophy (wasting of skin): 11 people, 91.67%
Confusional State: 11 people, 91.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pneumonia: 1 person, 8.33%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 1 person, 8.33%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Quit smoking:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Quit smoking:

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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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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