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Lizzy.flg
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I have been taking tamoxifen since Christmas, I thought the side effects & my low mood was due to having had 2 operations & radiotherapy, but as I've only had 3 complete nights sleep since being on it it's no surprise I can't function.
 

My specialist nurse suggested coming off for 2 wks it to see how I would feel, omg the difference is amazing,  I am back to my old self sleeping, less hot sweats, not lethargic, my mood has improved, it's crazy.

My nurse has suggested changing brands, taking it at a different time of day, splitting the dose to reduce the side effects all to no  avail, I'm desperate to find a solution as I have been prescribed the drug for 10 years, I appreciate there isn't an alternative until I've gone through the menapause but my quality of life is a big contender too.

Can anyone give me any advice if they have suffered the same problems ? 
 

 

 

  • Offline in reply to Sr.Sq

    I've been on tamoxifen for almost three years now at first I had hot flushes and severe depression and anxiety.i went to the drs and they prescribed citolopram and that as helped a lot thankfully I not I would have probably stopped taking it.good luck with whatever you decide take care

  • Offline in reply to Sr.Sq

    Hi sr.sq

    please dont be put off tamoxifen until you've tried it, I've been working in the community for many years and know lots of ladies who have taken it for years with no side effects, I hope your one of them, I'm only seeking answers as I've had such a bad experience. Good luck with your results. 

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