Hi, I started tamoxifen in October. I’m also on citalopram for anxiety. I have been having days when I’m really emotional. When I had my radiation review , the radiographer did ask me if I was ok as tamoxifen can make people emotional . I think also what I /you have been through will be a factor in how you are feeling on some days.  Lots of love x

Tina 

I also find that certain brands of tanoxifen are much worse with side effects I found the relon brand the green inside pkt were horrendous side effects , the one that suits me is the tilomed brand hood you find one that suits you I refuse any other 

Hi Tina,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with mood swings whilst you are on Tamoxifen. If you look at the advice that comes in the packet, you will find that this is a fairly common problem with Tamoxifen. I took these for a year and had terrible bother with my emotions during that time. I then changed to Letrozole, which caused more problems with my joints and eyesight, but was better for my mood swings. As Laraj says, it comes with the territory.

It might be worth talking to your consultant to see if another drug could be prescribed. Most of the hormone therapies seem to have similar side-effects, although some are worse with one drug than with the other.

Feel free to keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx