First, I had to find out which med would be covered by my Rx plan (all three, thank goodness, but it took almost a week to find out!). When you work out on the reg, you’re bound to have some aches and pains. You also have the right to say, "No more drug." Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. I am very nervous about it. Don’t take more than 3 grams (g) of acetaminophen in 1 day. Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Also take calcium. Second, you are in control of your body and you have the right to say, "Yes, I will take the drug." This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Wednesday the pharmacist was told that he was correct on dosage, so prescription was filled. Use of this online service is subject to the disclaimer and the terms and conditions. I've been taking Femara for 4 weeks, with a mega-dose Vitamin D pill on Friday (the day of the week I started both). Taking acetaminophen for fever or pain relief is generally safe and effective. I do not Microwave. Oh, and I suddenly started sleeping all night the first time I took both pills. I meet with the Rad-oncologist next week for our first appt. I did not allow the negatives to sway me against breast reconstruction and am very happy that I made that decision. One cited study even showed that overuse of acetaminophen can increase a person's risk of early death as much as 60 percent, the study authors found. They were on tight and I wanted to be sure that I could get them off before going on the drug. Medications to Avoid Before and After Surgery. (I hope you recognize my cleverness. miss a dose. I need to remember to call them tomorrow because I'm down to my last 4 pills.I'm in the research stage...onc dr. suggested arimidex as part of my protocol. Let me know what you find out and what you decide.My first prescription sat on my desk two weeks while I thought about it. Acetaminophen is a very common ingredient in over-the-counter and prescription medications. Some people say gingko biloba has a thinning effect on the blood. I've had prescriptions before that I had to take every day, and many times forgot or was too rushed. I started my Arimidex exactly one week ago and feel fine. Take the guesswork out. You also have the right to say, "No more drug." Magnesium is also good for muscle and I take a daily supplment of it. I've read so many negatives about these drugs, I'm concerned and confused. Before you take any NSAIDs or other non-opioids, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if it’s safe for you to take it with your other medicines, and how long you can take … After good results on oncotype test, thank God, no chemo but arimidex for 5 years. For me, keeping Cancer from growing back trumps possible side effects. I chose morning – 8:00 a.m. I picked it up on Tuesday, March 16. I hear from everyone that the nerves take the longest to "rejuvenate". Found out that people who take Femara end up have bigger knuckles - that brings up wering rings. Finally, I needed to decide what time of the day I wanted to take the pill. “What makes Tylenol unique is that it isn’t really able to block COX enzymes in the body; instead it works more in the central nervous system,” says Speaker. He replied that I am his role model for energy.I appreciate your humor and the tip about keeping an aches and pains journal to comparebefore and during Arimidex. Either alone or used with other medicines, NSAIDs can help control pain. Another day passes. Only took 1 every 7 days to make sure that I could tolerate it and not have side affects.