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What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Posted by rosiemolano @rosiemolano, Apr 19, 2018

I was switched from Anastrozole to Tamoxifen due to hair thinning and joint pain, now I'm have intense itching and anxiety.

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jochurch | @jochurch | Nov 3, 2025
In reply to @colleenyoung "@jochurch, I found this systemic review that looked at a number of studies about tamoxifen and..." + (show)
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@jochurch, I found this systemic review that looked at a number of studies about tamoxifen and cholesterol (lipids).

- The effect of tamoxifen on the lipid profile in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0531556521004629

Did you talk to your oncologist about this rise in your readings? What did they suggest?

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@colleenyoung Many thanks for the link Colleen. The Dr put me on a high statin, which has reduced the cholesterol somewhat. I have come of Tamoxifen and will do bloods again in a month. They are hoping to reduce the statin if the results are good.

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