Common Questions about Arimidex

Is Arimidex considered chemotherapy?

Arimidex is not chemotherapy. Instead, it is a type of hormone therapy. Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells. Arimidex works by lowering estrogen levels in the body.

Does Arimidex cause uterine cancer?

Arimidex does not cause uterine cancer or endometrial cancer. Studies have shown that, in general, Arimidex is better tolerated with fewer menopausal symptoms compared to taking tamoxifen. However, the risk of low bone mineral density is higher with anastrozole (Arimidex) than tamoxifen.

How much does Arimidex increase survival in breast cancer patients?

Studies have shown that anastrozole (Arimidex) can increase disease-free survival rate by around 17% in patients with hormone-responsive breast cancers.

Can breast cancer return while taking Arimidex?

Arimidex reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence. It also reduces the likelihood of developing breast cancer in the opposite breast. This medication is also known to increase the time of recurrence (disease-free period) in patients with hormone-responsive breast cancers.

Can you take Arimidex forever?

Most patients take Arimidex for 5 years, but ultimately, your doctor will decide how long you should take Arimidex. There is evidence that Arimidex lowers the risk of breast cancer and can prevent breast cancer from coming back even after you stop taking it. 

What dosages are available for Arimidex?

Arimidex is available in a 1 mg strength and available in tablet form. The usual dose of Arimidex is 1 mg by mouth every day. Make sure to follow your prescription regimen according to your doctor’s instructions.

What is the price of Arimidex without insurance?

Without insurance, Arimidex can be as high as $229.99, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $14.15 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name Arimidex. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of Arimidex with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Arimidex—copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for Arimidex. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medication, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.