Hello

I have been on Tamoxifen for 2 years, and have suffered side affects.  I was quite weepy and tired all the time,  I was having constant hot flushes.  I put on 2 1/2 stone during chemo, so I decided to join Slimming world, and have lost 2 stone so far.  Loosing the weight has been slow 1lb, 1/2 lb, or stay the same each week. It has took me almost a year to loose this weight, but worth the sacrifises.  What I have been told is that maybe the pill makes you more hungry, but does not actually make you put weight on?  I have 7lb left to loose.  

As far as the hot flushes and mood swings, I decided after much thought, to ask the doctor for help.  I am not a person who takes pills easy, but decided to take a very mild antidepresant.  My goodness, I am glad I did, it has helped grately.  I saw the oncologist a few weeks ago, and said should I try to come off it now.  She said if they are helping keep taking them - so I will.

I hope this has helped you, please keep posting if I can help you.

Take care

Diane