Hello,

I have been on tamoxifen for about 2 years. Just the same as you I was almost continuously having hot flushes which left me dripping wet day and night.

I spoke to my oncologist and he suggested 2 medications to help, one that is usually used for high blood pressure and the other an antidepressant. They are used in a low dose. I opted for the antidepressant ( as my mood was low too). I was put on venlafaxine ( low dose) and the effect on the hot flushes was almost immediate. I still get warm sometimes but nothing like it was. I sleep better and generally am a lot happier. It is miserable when you are dripping all the time, makes you short tempered and sleep interrupted.

I have heartburn anyway but did find it a bit worse with tamoxifen. You can get help with that too.

Don't suffer, there is lots than can be done to help and hopefully you should feel like a different person soon.

Best wishes, Jane.

Thanks for the reply, thank god its not just me I was reading that you could have one flush a day and I'm like mines are every 40 minutes. I will get in touch with breast nurse to see what they can offer me. Thank you Debbie