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(also known as Tamoxifen)

Tamoxifen is a medicine that blocks the effects of the estrogen hormone in the body. It is used to treat breast cancer in women or men. It may also be used to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your doctor.

Tamoxifen also may be used to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in women who have a... continue

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Overall, 91% (53 Members) find Nolvadex helpful
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Nolvadex Reviews

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I was on Tamoxifen from 1999 to 2004. As soon as I came off the Tamoxifen, I had a recurrence. Not sure if it was because I came off the Tamoxifen or because I was in an auto accident and had trauma to my body.
Working / Worked
Still cancer free, but did have abnormal bleeding 7 months after starting it that led to hysterectomy.
Working / Worked
Just started taking it March 2007 so far it seems to be okay. I am on it for 5 years.
Working / Worked
Stopped a year ago to try to get pregnant not there quite yet.
Working / Worked
I am currently on Tamoxifen.I have hot flashes,zero libido and joint pain.
Working / Worked
She has had this for her previous cancer and she has got it now.
Working / Worked
I have finished my 5 years of tomoxifen. It took me over a year to get my energy back
Working / Worked
on a 5 yr course of Tamoxifen, was already having hot flushes so not really noticed any side effects
Working / Worked
Been taking a year and take with Lexapro to calm side effects - was having severe muscle/joint aches, sleep issues, major hot flashes, depression
Working / Worked
I guess it's working. My doctor has not called with blood tests to say it's not working.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Tamoxifen?
    I used Tamoxifen when I did injectables. My doc told me that it pulls all of the estrogen away from the breasts and down to the uterus. It gave me ter... [More]
  2. Discussion: Tamoxifen?
    I used it for my breast cancer treatment. It was used for infertility long before clomid I guess. Good luck with it! [More]
  3. Discussion: Tamoxifen?
    Never heard of it sorry [More]
  4. Discussion: Tamoxifen?
    I was on tamoxifen for migraines - I had an allergic reaction to it....silly me didnt even know it was used for IF - Sticky baby DUST to you! [More]
  5. Discussion: Tamoxifen?
    Hello ladies~ so I went to my dr apt today and because clomid made my lining thin they put me on tamoxifen? ever heard of it? has it worked with anyon... [More]

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