Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:. All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects.
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1- Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
It does NOT include all information about conditions, treatments, medications, side effects, or risks that may apply to a specific patient. Patients must speak with a health care provider for complete information about their health, medical questions, and treatment options, including any risks or benefits regarding use of medications. This information does not endorse any treatments or medications as safe, effective, or approved for treating a specific patient.
UpToDate, Inc. For more resources, visit www. What is this drug used for? It is used to treat breast cancer. It is used to lower the chance of breast cancer in people with a higher chance of getting it. It may lower the chance of getting cancer in the other breast after one has cancer.
It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. If you have an allergy to tamoxifen or any other part of this drug. If you are allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
If you have blood clots or have had blood clots in the past. If you are taking any of these drugs: Anastrozole, letrozole, or warfarin. If you are taking any of these drugs: Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, or St. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this drug or for 3 months after your last dose.
This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug. What are some things I need to know or do while I take this drug? I'm doing ok on it- it's just the cold flashes yes! Resolute, I'm really tired too, but it could be a mixture of radiation finishing and my body asking itself what the he'll has happened over the last 9 months!!!!!
Am not on tamoxifen anymore got switched to new one 2 months ago. I started mine on Monday and already have forgotten one Web Design and Development by Annertech. Breadcrumb Home Community Tamoxifen and tiredness. Breast cancer. Tamoxifen and tiredness. Hi everyone! Log in or Register to reply.
Just curious ad I am E- what does tamoxifen do? Thanks everyone! Online Community Online community policies and announcements. I stopped taking Letrozole after I had been on it for 6 years in and still have pain in all of my joints.
Fatigue, depression, weight gain, skin and eyesight problems, and insomnia are symptoms that I still have. Early on my breast care nurse advised me to try taking Venlafaxine a mild anti-depressant to reduce the sweats and it did help a little. At one stage I did try to come off the Venlafaxine on my own, but this was disasterous. As with any anti-depressant you have to come off them gradually. This is a horrible situation to find yourself in. I am sure that your consultant does realise just how much these drugs impinge upon our lives, but at present, there doesn't seem to be any better solution for trying to prevent recurrence.
Sadly, this is a decision that only you can reach. Whatever you decide upon, I hope that it is the best choice for you. Skip to main content. Post to forum. Search Search forum. Do you have a cancer chat password? Yes, I have a password. Remember me. Sign in. I would be happy to receive news and updates from Cancer Chat. Create new account.
Leave this field blank. Already a member? Sign in now. Not a member yet? Register now. Search for discussions or people. I get so fed up of hearing myself say I feel tired or aches. I actually get on my own nerves. A blood clot is serious, but can be treated with drugs that thin the blood.
Your doctor or nurse can give you more information. This treatment can cause changes to the lining of the womb that may cause vaginal bleeding.
Rarely, tamoxifen can cause womb cancer. The benefits of taking tamoxifen usually outweigh the risk of womb cancer. Always tell your doctor if you have irregular or unexpected bleeding from the vagina. They will arrange tests if needed to check for changes to the lining of the womb. You should also tell them if you have any pain or pressure in the lower tummy pelvis.
This can be an early sign of womb cancer, although it is usually caused by other conditions. If womb cancer is found early, treatment can be very successful. This treatment may affect how your liver works. You will have blood tests to check how well your liver is working. Most of the time side effects can be controlled or managed. But for a few people, they can be more difficult to manage. If this happens, talk to your doctor or nurse.
They can usually suggest ways to improve your side effects. If things do not improve, go back to your doctor or nurse. They may suggest you try something else. It is important not to stop taking tamoxifen without telling your doctor.
Stopping may affect the success of your treatment. Your doctor will advise you not to get pregnant or make someone pregnant while having this treatment. The drugs may harm a developing baby. It is important to use contraception during your treatment and for a while after treatment finishes. Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist can tell you more about this. Some cancer drugs can affect whether you can get pregnant or make someone pregnant.
If you are worried about this, it is important to talk with your doctor before you start treatment. You are advised not to breastfeed while having this treatment, or for some time after treatment finishes. This is because the drugs could be passed to the baby through breast milk.
Some medicines can affect how this treatment works or be harmful when you are having it. Always tell your cancer doctor about any drugs you are taking or planning to take, such as:. Tell other doctors, pharmacists or dentists who prescribe or give you medicines that you are having this cancer treatment.
You can visit the electronic Medicines Compendium eMC for more detailed information about your treatment. Tamoxifen syrup contains alcohol. Tell your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if this is a problem for you.
This may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Tamoxifen syrup contains sugars called glycerol and sorbitol. If you have been told by a doctor that you cannot digest some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this drug.
These tablets contain a type of sugar called lactose. If you have been told by a doctor that you cannot digest some sugars or are lactose intolerant, talk to your doctor before taking this drug. If you need medical treatment for any reason other than cancer, always tell the doctors and nurses you are having cancer treatment.
Give them the contact details for your cancer doctor so they can ask for advice. If you think you need dental treatment, talk to your cancer doctor or nurse. Always tell your dentist you are having cancer treatment. You may have questions about the different vaccines, or you may be worried about how the pandemic will affect your cancer treatment.
We have detailed information about coronavirus and cancer treatment here. We know cancer throws a lot your way, and right now, the coronavirus pandemic is making it even tougher. If you're worried about something, and you need to talk to someone, whatever is on your mind, we're here to listen. To speak to our experts, you can:.
Find out more about the Macmillan teams that are here to support you. On this page. What is tamoxifen? Tamoxifen is a hormonal therapy drug used: to reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back and to prevent a new cancer developing in the other breast — you take it for a number of years.
Tamoxifen is also sometimes used to: treat other types of cancer treat or prevent breast tenderness and swelling gynaecomastia — this can be a side effect of some hormonal therapies used for prostate cancer Tamoxifen can be given alone, with other hormonal therapies, or other types of treatment. How tamoxifen works Hormones are chemicals that our bodies make.
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