Arimidex side effects?

[Snap]

I read some bad things as far as side effects are concerned about arimidex ,they were from cancer patients taking 1mg ed,which is significantly more then what is advised to be taken during cycle(and very different circumstances). I've read taking arimidex on cycle should be .25 mg eod. With that being said,has anyone experienced the arthritis or other pain from taking the arimidex at the lower doses?

[Dianablah]

I have never noticed sides with Arimidex and I am taking .5 every day due to my higher body fat % and last cycle blood test with outrageously high estradiol levels.

[DeadlyD]

Ya I run adex at .5 ed never had a problem, clomid on the other hand...

[MuscleInk]

I read some bad things as far as side effects are concerned about arimidex,they were from cancer patients taking 1mg ed,which is significantly more then what is advised to be taken during cycle(and very different circumstances). I've read taking arimidex on cycle should be .25 mg eod. With that being said,has anyone experienced the arthritis or other pain from taking the arimidex at the lower doses?

It's generally not a problem at low doses, although everyone is different. A contributing factor is that estrogen is anti-inflammatory so if you suppress it too much, you can experience inflammatory reactions such as arthylgia or myalgia (arthritis or muscle pain). As much as estrogen is a problem on cycle, there is an optimal level that should be mainatained. Too much and there are aromitizing effects. Too little and you can experience inflammatory pain.

[kelkel]

Deadlyd have you ever check E2 levels mid cycle while on that dosage? Pretty high weekly total and it makes me curious how low it drove you down. I crushed mine down to less than 3 one time on a hell of a lot less AI. Felt like crap, joint pain, libido. Mine runs inherently low at 15-16 normal but I'd like it to be between 20-30.