Tamoxifen

Hi I've just started taking tamoxifen and I am feeling rubbish I am so tired and I ache from top to toe is there anything I can do to help this 

  • Hello, and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to hear that you are taking Tamoxifen and that you feel tired and achy. This may be a difficult time for you.

    As you will see in the link above Tamoxifen can cause fatigue and aches. This may get better while your body adjusts to you taking it. Taking some gentle exercise (if yuo are able to) may help you cope with the symptoms you have and make you feel better. We have some information about doing exercise on our website.

    It may also help to talk with your cancer team, in particular your clinical nurse specialist, as they know your situation and may be able to help.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.


    Take care

    ​​​​​​​Caroline