They're two completely different compounds here. Arimidex is an aromatase inhibitor (preventing aromatization of testosterone into estrogen), and Clomid being a SERM (blocking the effects of estrogen at the receptor site). With many cycles, going into PCT you'll already note fairly low testosterone and estrogen levels secondary to gonadal suppression (however that is also very dependent upon the cycle run as well).
Using an AI in PCT can be tricky. You don't want to suppress estrogen too low as it can cause rebound issues later on; not to mention that some estrogen is important in upregulating your HPTA, as well as cholesterol maintenance. The hormonal negative feedback loop system is very sensitive to estrogen. Typically the use of a SERM is advocated to allow estrogen levels to come up normally (along with testosterone), while blocking the direct effects demonstrated at the receptor site. An AI is typically introduced in later on to help control the estrogen levels as the SERM is phased out. This allows for a more stable hormonal environment, as well as a more effect recovery effort.
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