Arimidex (generic name is anastrozole) is a newer drug developed for the treatment of advanced breast cancer in women. It is manufactured by Zenica Pharmaceuticals and was approved for use in the United States at the end of December 1995. Anastrozole (Arimidex) is the aromatase inhibitor of choice. The drug is appropriately used when using substantial amounts of aromatizing steroids, or when one is prone to gynecomastia and using moderate amounts of such steroids. The effects of Arimidex can be quite dramatic to say the least. A daily dose of one tablet (1 mg) can produce estrogen suppression greater than 80 % in treated patients. With the powerful effect this drug has on hormone levels, it is only to be used (clinically) by post-menopausal women whose disease has progressed following treatment with Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate).



Arimidex is not a steroid. Arimidex is a tablet form antiaromitase that is used by many body builders to help prevent bloating (edema) and Gyne-comastia (bitch tit) associated with the use of Testosterone and Androgens.

Arimidex Dosage

Bodybuilders are using around 0.25 mg to 1 mg per day or 0.5 mg to 1 mg every other day and are having good success with it.

How to use Arimidex

The arimidex uses are for the treatment of breast cancer in post- menopausal women with disease progression following tamoxifen therapy. Arimidex can be used in place of Nolvadex , Clomid etc. For the steroid using male athlete, Arimidex shows great potential. Arimidex is quite expensive, costing approximately $9 per milligram. With moderate doses of testosterone 0.5 mg/day is usually sufficient and in some cases may be too much.

Side Effects of Arimidex by Ortpharmacy

The Common side effects from arimidex are shortness of breath, dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, hat flashes, weakness, cough, dry mouth, skin rash, sweating, abdominal pain and bone pain. Some less common symptoms are vaginal bleeding, weight gain, tiredness, chills, fever, breast pain, and itching