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I have been taking arimidex for 6 years now and can I just stop taking it or do I have to ween off of it. I want quality of life. My doctor said that the test they did on the tissue of my cancer I was at high risk of it coming back. I would like to get off of it.
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You need to take Arimidex for at least 5 years.
It prevents from cancer coming back.
It prevents the cancer from coming back and new cancer cell formation.
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How To Withdraw From Arimidex?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You need to take Arimidex for at least 5 years. It prevents from cancer coming back. It prevents the cancer from coming back and new cancer cell formation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.