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Other than the hives, any other side effects from Tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86951/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

Hi. I take Toremifene which is a “serm” to tamoxifen. Fewer side effects for me than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337577/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 8:21am

I ha d a lumpectomy in September and started radiation in November. I was then put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828692/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Have been taking Tamoxifen for about one year. My cholesterol and triglycerides have tripled. Anyone else...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196665/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2019

Did u gain on tamoxofien or anastrozole ? I was on tamoxifen for about 3 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86841/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2019

Thank you, I would have made the same decision, perhaps the tamoxifen wouldn’t have changed anything....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339942/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 4:51pm

Thank you. I haven on all of them. The Tamoxifen is my last resort.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639970/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2021

Did you hear about doing this test before hormonal treatment? The CYP2D6 enzyme catalyzes the main...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797457/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

Thank you for your reply, @jdriver. Yes, i contacted my oncologist and asked if it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595271/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2021

How are you doing ? Did you end up starting the tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022786/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

If you take leoprolide, is an aromatase inhibitor possible or is Tamoxifen the med of choice?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882752/

Discussion: Leoprolide and Tamoxifen effectiveness of reducing cancer reoccurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

If you read about no med while on Tamoxifen , the antidepressant is one of them

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646164/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

Hello I had a question on what your taking for your hands Seems like Tamoxifen causes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956629/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

I actually don’t get to see an oncologist. I am being followed by a oncologic surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803960/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

There are situations in which a patient does better on tamoxifen (a SERM) or an aromatase...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765120/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

@francine6829 Unfortunately, I have a family history of blood clots and so Tamoxifen will be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87337/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2019

The link below is of another study & also highlights the problems & issues of Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075265/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

Interesting! As far as the tamoxifen staying local in the vaginal area and not being absorbed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033923/

Discussion: Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Hi Lottie, I started Tamoxifen in March of 2016, and they noted the hyperplasia on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680057/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2022

Just FYI, took Tamoxifen for 5 years and left with Fibromyalgia. Just sayin’

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277846/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 11:42am

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