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Did it cause weight gain ? I put 7 lbs on tamoxifen in just 9 mos...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655117/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

Hi Celia, That must be so confusing to get different opinions from different specialists. Perhaps I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86668/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2019

Stopped taking it in Dec. Started Tamoxifen and feel much better. Still have hot flashes but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840256/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

I am 65 in very good health and fit. My heart, blood pressure is excellent. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86934/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

Not sure if I saw this before. i was reading your history and thought it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255898/

Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 9:52pm

I am not taking chemo or radiation, i was put on tamoxifen, made me so sick,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795244/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Good morning. I, like you, did not have any side effects from Tamoxifen until 1 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613216/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2021

Tamoxifen can cause a second more debilitating cancer,beware! So many horrible options are making us into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343917/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 4:22pm

I have just returned from my 6 year post op appointment. I had a clear mammogram...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87484/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2019

I didn't think Tamoxifen caused bone loss, now I'll have to go back and check. However,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347319/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 1:24pm

Hi. Everyone reacts differently to Tamoxifen. What I did was to ask for Tamoxifen in 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914450/

Discussion: 48 years old with stage 1 ILC - Tamoxifen Advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Yes I have feedback. The Tamoxifen for me has FAR less side effects than the aromatase...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664954/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2021

@monical my appt yesterday with a new oncologist, the first thing he said is he doesn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87116/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2019

I have an appointment with my Primary care DR on May 6th for my annual She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057899/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

@teamweber24, such a good question. And yet another good question to which the answer is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967542/

Discussion: How long on Arimidex?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

@brianphilip and @elizm, side effects are tricky. Everyone reacts differently. You're quite right @brianphilip when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86685/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2019

@Rom828 I did not know you were premenopausal. Do your doctors recommend one or the other?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872631/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Did you have any issues getting Toremifine filled? I didn’t know Tamoxifen was banned in Europe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059056/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

There are alternatives to tamoxifen. Ask your doctor about these other medications. You have a choice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816627/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

Any tips for time of day to take tamoxifen? Morning or night? With or without food?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219895/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2019

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