Table IV.
Reported toxicity to anastrozole treatment
| Pt | Treatment setting | Time on treatment (months) | Anastrozole toxicity | Prior tamoxifen treatment | Tamoxifen toxicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metastatic | 5 | None | Yes | Pulmonary embolism |
| 2 | Adjuvant | 46 | Depression | Yes | Decreased libido, weight gain, rash |
| 3 | Adjuvant | 60 | Decreased libido | No | na |
| 4 | Metastatic | 12 | None | Yes | None |
| 5 | Metastatic | 3 | None | Yes | None |
| 6 | Metastatic | 6 | None | Yes | None |
| 7 | Adjuvant | 51 | None | No | na |
| 8 | Metastatic | 20 | Leg swelling | Yes | Erectile dysfunction |
Pt = patient; na = not applicable (no tamoxifen treatment).