5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Posted by gcroemer @gcroemer, Sep 21, 2022

Hi all,
I'm currently on 10mg of tamoxifen after surgery for Invasive Ductal stage 1. I started with 20mg but my feet hurt so bad I could barely walk around my house. I've reduced to 10mg but am struggling with the weight gain and mental health issues from this medicine. Has anyone switched to 5mg with approval from their doctor and if so are side effects reduced?
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I don't want cancer again, but I also don't want to be miserable.

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colely | @colely | Apr 27, 2023

In reply to @polianad22 "How are you feeling? I heard the same story from other ladies." + (show)

Unfortunately, I have developed gallstones, from Tamoxifen. I can't take any of the other HRTs, because of my osteoporosis. Because I am stage 1, with a Oncotype DX lower than 18, my oncologist told me I could decide to go off of it. I did, and am now taking Indole-3-Carbinol 200mg, and 1000mg, ( the amount is supposed to be at least 3000mg.) Turkey Tail Mushroom capsules. It is very expensive for me on only Social Security. Tamoxifen was $1.30 a month. There is ongoing research regarding both of these substances.

raebaby | @raebaby | Feb 6 5:18pm

I'm commenting once again. I didn't take any AL. My treatment ended around 3 years ago. Recently my oncologist said my cancer probably wouldn't be back. Now I'm 82.