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Hello @heidi47 , there was a discussion about this very topic on another page. Please feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681660/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Saucy, you can take Evista....prevents breast cancer and straightens bones....no side effects at all!!! Dr. can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220058/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I really want to know why that was not offered to me. It was lupron or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145308/

Discussion: Do BC survivors have higher risk of ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

I developed glaucoma (not sure if secondary to chemo, Tamoxifen, or AI) but it is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906788/

Discussion: Has anyone on Anastrozole had eye/sight problems?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

@christylv I’m not sure it was because of the tamoxifen or not but due to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129137/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

Hi Sue, I moved your question about weight gain to this existing discussion so you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995073/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

I had some mild hot flashes and that was it. I think probably within a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884875/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I have not chosen to take AI or tamoxifen because I couldn’t tolerate the tamoxifen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823028/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

For what it's worth, i looked at my OncotypeDX report and the risk isn't half of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693441/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

Hi Rosie, I moved your message to the Breast Cancer group because I think you'll get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196652/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2018

I am 54 and have just been put on Tamoxifen. I also have a couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066815/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2024

I also had stage 1 IDC, Oncotype zero, osteoporosis and high cholesterol, so I wasn’t interested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061310/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

Thank you Elizm! I have asked my oncologist to stop the anastrazole for now…at least until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677763/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

@francine6829 - Hi Francine, My doctor explained that Tamoxifen is the drug that has been around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86990/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

@rylee2019 Tamoxifen, usually used pre-menopause but not always, brings an increase in risk for blood clots....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163686/

Discussion: Estrogen Blocking Medications, age and risk of blood clots

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I had a lumpectomy 6 months ago then one week only of radiation (new protocol, 3000...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810783/

Discussion: Ending Tamoxifen after 5 years!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

Almost 4 months now. No issues at all, quite the opposite of arimidex, for me. Major...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87295/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2019

I think I might have posted my ongoing saga “with Tamoxifen in the wrong spot It’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057386/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

I didnt know there was another option. Evista? I guess that isnt a endocrine therapy? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893410/

Discussion: Upcoming biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I was on anastrozole and tamoxifen and had increased heart rate and shortness breath. I never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718653/

Discussion: Has anyone had increased heart rate as a side effect from anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

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