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Effects of coming off tamoxifen after 10 years

Lizzell
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Hi, I came off tamoxlfen in July after 11 years, I’ve not had any of the many other side effects mentioned. I am 58 and tamoxifen through me into menopause at 46. Since coming off tamoxifen I feel permanently exhausted and have what I can only describe as brain fog, I can also burst into tears in a second at ridiculous things. I was wondering if anyone else has felt like this.

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    Hi, I’ve come across this thread after searching for some answers!!

    I finished taking Tamoxifen Sept 2023, age 46, after being on it for 10 years. Whilst on the medication I was doing well. But since finishing 18 months ago my skin has flared up. Congested and getting sore acne spots. I thought that by now it should have settled, but it’s worse than it’s been my whole adult life. I feel like I shouldn’t be worrying about sore spotty skin at my age. I know in the grand scheme of things it’s not a massive deal…but it really gets me down.

    Has anyone else had problems with acne prone skin? 

    xx

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    Hi, I’ve come across this thread after searching for some answers!!

    I finished taking Tamoxifen Sept 2023, age 46, after being on it for 10 years. Whilst on the medication I was doing well. But since finishing 18 months ago my skin has flared up. Congested and getting sore acne spots. I thought that by now it should have settled, but it’s worse than it’s been my whole adult life. I feel like I shouldn’t be worrying about sore spotty skin at my age. I know in the grand scheme of things it’s not a massive deal…but it really gets me down.

    Has anyone else had problems with acne prone skin? 

    xx

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