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Medicines anastrozoleQuestion & answer

anastrozole · Medicine question

Is anastrozole (Arimidex) recommended for premenopausal women?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

No, anastrozole (Arimidex) should not be used in premenopausal women.

Sources for this answer

Arimidex 1mg Film-Coated TabletAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 31Document updated 27 August 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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