Alternatives to anastrozole
1 same-class SPL records vs anastrozole - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Arimidex
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
anastrozole ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#174 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
Top FAERS reaction fields for anastrozole total 21,947 reports across 10 reactions, set beside letrozole. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About anastrozole
Anastrozole is a medicine used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. It lowers estrogen levels in the body, which can help stop the growth of cancer cells.
Used for: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. It can be used as the first treatment for advanced breast cancer, or after other treatments like tamoxifen have stopped working. It is also used to lower the risk of breast cancer returning after surgery.
1 Aromatase Inhibitor peers (wide set)
anastrozole vs letrozole · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Fatigue" shows the widest count spread between anastrozole and letrozole in this extract (3,903-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | anastrozole | letrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 3,256 | 7,159 |
| Arthralgia | 3,158 | 3,803 |
| Nausea | 2,648 | 5,259 |
| Alopecia | 2,537 | 3,582 |
| Diarrhoea | 2,267 | 4,460 |
| Pain | 1,773 | 2,959 |
| Headache | 1,741 | 2,388 |
| Asthenia | 1,569 | 2,852 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
anastrozole FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
anastrozole is FAERS corpus rank #174 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 21,947.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does anastrozole sit in FAERS report volume vs Aromatase Inhibitor peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for anastrozole: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Arimidex SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.