Tamoxifen Forums (Page 2)

I can not refill for two days. Will I be ok ## Hello, Amanda! How are you? I'd suggest checking with your doctor. While I doubt missing a few doses will cause a significant problem, it's best to check with them to be certain. Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer, early breast cancer and as a prevention. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, blurred vision, headache, hot flushes and rash. Is this the only one you're on?

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My kids found a bottle of pills one side is TN over 20 on the other side is a capital G it is small white and round. ## Hello, Trent! How are you? These tablets are manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals for their prescription division in Canada and they list them as containing 20mgs of Tamoxifen, which is most commonly used to treat breast cancer. Typical side effects, according to the FDA, may possibly include nausea, changes in menstrual period, genital itching, headache and hot flushes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Have been taking tamoxifen 20 mgs for 5 months and my life is unbearable. The fatigue is so bad that walking for 5 mins makes me want to sit down. Have no concentration am light headed and depressed. The other side effect is the Panic attacks which are soul destroying. I am actually thinking of coming off them as I have no quality of life and cant go on. I can live with the hot flushes and nausea but the weight gain is really getting me down, considering I dont have an appetite. ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? This is a very important medication in the treatment of breast cancer, so I'd suggest not stopping it, without consulting your doctor. Those types of side effects are normal. Are you on any other medications?

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I have a high genetic risk of breast cancer and undergo diagnostics every year. I was recommended for a preventative mastectomy in a yr but my most recent scan showed a few cysts and a lesion with internal echoes. My Dr put me on tamoxifen as a preventative measure. I had a fna done which showed papillary architecture in the lesion and was recommended for a lumpectomy and mri which I am having the mri today and the surgery will depend on the results of this as to how soon they do it. Since I have started the tamoxifen I had nausea at the start which has stopped and very severe bone pain especially in my legs hips and hands it'. Worse through the night and first thing in the morning and I struggle to walk some mornings over the last few days I have also had a few nose bleeds which I ...

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I have been taking Tamoxifen for 2 months for breast cancer prevention due to atypical cells in a biopsy. I'm 49 and have not gone through menopause. I'm not able to find much information on Tamoxifen for pre menopausal women. For example, will the Tamoxifen stop my periods? I have also been experiencing bloating, gas and a "sour" stomach since starting the medicine but can't find any info as to if this is normal and what may help. I also have experienced weight gain and wondered if there were any suggestions for this. I eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. ## Hi LL, According to the Tamoxifen Drug Details page, this medication is considered to be a common therapy for breast cancer in both "pre and post" menopausal women. I don't know what it's...

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I've been taking tamoxifen for almost one year and I should take it for 5 yrs,but I feel I can't take any longer the side effect of taking it..every morning I have a mascular pain,my two arms are aching, I tried to lessen my work because my doctor said that maybe I work too much, but still the pain continue and aside from that I feel the hot flushes in my body that I always felt I had a fever. I cant take the pains anymore,i dont know what will happen if I stop taking it. ## Hello, Celeste! How are you? Tamoxifen is a very important medication and you really shouldn't stop taking it, unless your doctor approves. I understand that it can cause some problematic side effects, but if it's saving your life, then it's worth it. Learn more Tamoxifen details here. What else ...

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can i take this medicine along with the tamoxifen and calcium tablets ## You're taking Tamoxifen for breast cancer? If so, you really need to consult your doctor, before you take anything else, even just a nutritional supplement. There may be things that you shouldn't be taking, especially some nutrients that may affect your estrogen levels.

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What drug would be used as a Hormonal chemotherapy drug for breast cancer? ## Hello, Sabrina! How are you? One drug of choice is Tamoxifen, it's actually the one that's most commonly used now. It's an antagonist of the estrogen receptor in breast tissue. It actually has quite a few medical uses, such as Bipolar Disorder, Infertility and Gynecomastia. Its side effects may include endometrial cancer, reduce cognition and fatty liver. Learn more Tamoxifen details here. What treatment options were offered?

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I did five years of this as I was advised that this would help. I think I had more things wrong with me in that five years than I'd had in the previous 60! I did ask, 'Why five years?' and was told that that was considered the right amount of time. ??? I'm not sure whether it was doing me good, or the drug companies, but when you are first diagnosed you are frightened and believe whatever they tell you. The surgeon told me they don't use the word 'cure' - that was encouraging - but the radiologist told me I could possibly never have anymore problems now that it had been dealt with. I chose to believe the radiologist. I did ask about the alternative drug Arimadex, but was told it causes bone thinning. I did get hot flushes again when I was on Tamoxifen, which ...

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I have been on tamoxifin for a year ,only side affects has been weight gain.I'm thinking about trying raspberry ketones supplements to lose weight.I eat healthy and work out every day ,but can't seem to lose the weight. ## I'm sorry, but since the Raspberry Ketones are actually considered a supplement and not a medication, they haven't been tested for possible problems and interactions with prescription drugs. I've tried doing some search to see if I could find anything, even user reports, but nothing is turning up. Thus, the only suggestion I can make is to check with your doctor or pharmacist, they may have more information from experience with other patients/customers. Has anyone used them together? Browse more Tamoxifen details here. ## When you stop taking the d...

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i just got some pillz and i want to know what it is dark blu coated white pill round shape letter n on one side and 10 on other ## Is this pill blue or white in color? I found two small round white pills with the marking N on one side and 10 on the other. They are both Canadian and were made by Novopharm (now known as Teva-Canada). If the N is very fat and looks embedded then it's 10mg of Tamoxifen Citrate (Nolvadex), an antiestrogen drug. If the N is normal looking then it's 10mg of Domperidone (Novo-Domperidone), a gastrointestinal drug. There's other N 10 imprints but they're different colors, depending on whether yours is actually white or blue? I didn't quite understand your reference to the pill being coated white or if it's just partially white? Any clarif...

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Will begin treatment post surgery next week. Would appreciate input about options. I am told that I need 5 wks. of radiation, and chemo? I don't know what they will suggest yet. They found the margins of the lumpectomy clear and no lymph node involvement. Now what?? ## I had a successful lumpectomy, with clear margins and no cancer in the sentinel lymph nodes. In spite of that I am told I need 5 wks. of radiation and chemo also. Anyone else been given this treatment for similar outcomes?? ## I had 36 radiation treatments and they wanted me to follow with the tamoxifen pill...started the pill for two months every day and found it messed me up....anxiety attacks and panic attacks...quit taking it until I talk to someone about it, the side effects are not good...... ## Like you, my lum...

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I found these and i been looking all over the web to figure out what this is ! round white pill one side has number 10 and on the other side it has the letter N .. PLEASE help me figure this out ! ## Hi Sara, This small white-round pill is Canadian and made by Novopharm. It's actually one of two drugs with the same imprint (both being white): If the N is very fat and looks embedded then it's 10mg of Tamoxifen Citrate (Nolvadex), an antiestrogen drug. If the N is normal looking then it's 10mg of Domperidone (Novo-Domperidone), a gastrointestinal drug. There's other N 10 imprints but they're different colors. Novopharm is bad about ambiguous imprints; they have at least 10 different N 10 pills that I'm aware of. I hope this helps! :)

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Hi I found this white pill with a capital N on one side and 10 on the other side what could it be ## This white pill is Canadian and made by Novopharm. It's actually one of two drugs with the same imprint (both being white and round): If the N is very fat and looks embedded then it's 10mg of Tamoxifen Citrate (Nolvadex), an antiestrogen drug. If the N is normal looking then it's 10mg of Domperidone (Novo-Domperidone), a gastrointestinal drug. There's other N 10 imprints but they're different colors. Novopharm is bad about ambiguous imprints; they have at least 10 different N 10 pills that I'm aware of. I hope this helps narrow it down for you!

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Experienced weight gain while taking tamoxifen and effexor will I lose when I get off these medicinesB ## Yes, there is a good chance that it will taper off, after you are off the medications, if it was solely caused by them. Though it may take awhile, depending on how long you have been on them. Have you talked to your doctor about it? They may be able to give you to tips to start losing some, while you are still taking them. Are you making sure to eat healthy and get proper exercise?

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Small round chalky powder pill with Capital N on one side and possible 10 so chalky you can't idintify. ## This small white-round pill is Canadian and made by Novopharm. It's actually one of two drugs with the same imprint (both being white). If the N is very fat and looks embedded then it's 10mg of Tamoxifen Citrate (Nolvadex), an antiestrogen drug. If the N is normal looking then it's 10mg of Domperidone (Novo-Domperidone), a gastrointestinal drug. There's other N 10 imprints but they're different colors. Novopharm is bad about ambiguous imprints; they have at least 10 different N 10 pills that I'm aware of. I hope this helps!

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Its small and has the letter N on one side and the other the number 10. The writing is in black and is not imprinted. Ive been told it was a painkiller. ## Hi dr, Information I've gathered states that the pill you are describing is Canadian and manufactured by a company called Novopharm. It's one of two drugs with the same imprint (both being white). If the "N" is very fat then it's a 10mg Tamoxifen Citrate (Nolvadex) tablet, which is an anti-estrogen drug. If the "N" is normal it's 10mg Domperidone (Novo-Domperidone), a gastrointestinal drug. There's other "N 10" imprints but they're different colors. Novopharm is bad about ambiguous imprints, they have at least 10 different N 10 pills as far as I can tell. I hope this helps!

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I have been ;on tamoxifen for 5 yrs. due to breast cancer. I gained 40 pounds. Will I lose weight when I get off the tamoxifen. I am getting off next month. ## Will I lose weight after quitting taking tamoxifen for 5 yrs. I have gained 40 pounds and am getting off next month. ## Well, it's really going to depend on whether or not the Tamoxifen was the sole contributor to the weight gain, but either way a good diet plan and exercise will certainly help. Have you discussed it with your doctor? They would be best able to advise you on the safest and healthiest ways for you to lose the weight.

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it is a small round med blue with a big m on one side and 144 ond the other ## Hi Larry, The closest match I could locate to your pill fits your description entirely except that this pill is noted to be white and not blue. The white round pill I found is Tamoxifen citrate (10 mg). To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add about this being your pill.

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Wife is taking Tamoxifen 20MG for breast cancer. Her refill is different than the previous filled perscription. It is a white pill and has a M on one side and the number 274 on the other side. Is that correect for Tamoxifen 20 MG? ## Yes, that is the correct tablet, it contains 20mgs of Tamoxifen. It is normal for the pharmacy to sometimes switch which manufacturer they purchase generic medications from, depending on whichever company was offering the cheapest supply at the time they needed to restock their shelves. This helps them keep the prices as low as possible for their customers that don't have insurance. Is there anything else I can help with?

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