Was taking Tamoxifen 20mg to start then 10 mg Took it for 3 months I had extreme fatigue, hot flashes 7-8 at night Frequent urination 7-8 times a night
I stopped for 3 months took 3 months to start feeling better had a lot of swelling in my feet and legs Never had that before
I know a lot of women take it without all these issues
I started Tamoxifen 5 mg this week Doesn’t come in 10mg so cut them in half I’m taking them in the morning Some hot flashes but so far not as frequent I have had trouble sleeping which I normally sleep pretty could before taking this drug
Saw surgeon today not going to see radiology going to see how I do on lower dose and a mammogram in 6 months
See what works for you and communicate with your oncologist
Wishing you the best and less anxiety about this drug What surgeon told me is your body takes sometimes 6 months and side effects can lessen
And some women just say they feel a little warm at night
Hope this helps a little🙏