Tamoxifen Forums (Page 3)

Is the pill manufactured by Barr - Tamoxifen 20 mg. First side Barr, Side two 904 still available ? If not what is the substitute? ## Yes, this pill (Tamoxifen citrate 20 mg) with the marking 'Barr 904' is manufactured by Barr Laboratories, Inc. A secondary Manufacturer / Repackager for this specific pill is: Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc (inactive ingredients may vary). You may have to check with your local pharmacy or doctor to see if it is in fact available in your area. Please post back if you have any other general questions or concerns about this drug.

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generic for tamoxifen but looks different than previous prescription ## Given the description provided, I located the pill to be Tamoxifen citrate (10 mg). It is manufactured by Roxane Laboratories Inc. Tamoxifen is an antagonist of the estrogen receptor in breast tissue. Some breast cancer cells require estrogen to grow. Estrogen binds to and activates the estrogen receptor in these cells. Tamoxifen is metabolized into compounds that also bind to the estrogen receptor but do not activate it. Because of this competitive antagonism, tamoxifen acts like a key broken off in the lock that prevents any other key from being inserted, preventing estrogen from binding to its receptor. Hence breast cancer cell growth is blocked. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link belo...

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Please help Me identify this pill I found, Its small Yellow, Scored on One side and Has What looks like a planet on the other Side. I Have no Idea As to what it Could be, Can Anyone Please Help Me Out?! ## I can't be 100% certain of this identification, since it appears to be a foreign tablet, however, from what I can find, it is listed as containing Tamoxifen, which is an anti-estrogen, used to treat breast cancer and some other health conditions. The brand name for it is Nolvadex. Are there any questions or comments? ## did you find out what the pill was? I just found one

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round white pill 1cm M' on one side--- 274 on the other ## Given the description provided, I located the pill to be Tamoxifen (20 mg). Tamoxifen is an antagonist of the estrogen receptor in breast tissue. Some breast cancer cells require estrogen to grow. Estrogen binds to and activates the estrogen receptor in these cells. Tamoxifen is metabolized into compounds that also bind to the estrogen receptor but do not activate it. Because of this competitive antagonism, tamoxifen acts like a key broken off in the lock that prevents any other key from being inserted, preventing estrogen from binding to its receptor. Hence breast cancer cell growth is blocked. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post bac...

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small-medium white round pill with imprint of TAM 20 on one side ## I'm sorry, I cannot find anything in the U.S. prescription drug databases with this marking. IT is possibly that it is something available over the counter or a foreign medication. Was it found in the U.S. or elsewhere? ## the tablet with tam 20 is tamoxifen my wife take them

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Have had a lump removed above the right breast last week. Path reports say that the margins were clear and no lymph node involvement. I will see the surgeon and oncologist next week. I also have a blood disease called essential Thrombocythemia, (body makes too many platelets) so that complicates things for my treatment. The good thing is that my hematologist of 17 years is also my oncologist. I know from advice that chemo is for safety after all is said and done, but would like some advice on what is really bad news.

small round whie pill with a N on one side and the number 10 just under it and nothing on the other side ## I am not 100% certain, but it looks like this may be a Tamoxifen tablet, used to treat and in some cases try to prevent Breast Cancer. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness and memory loss. Read more here: IS there anything else I can help you with?

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Hello S.W.I.M asked S.T.I.K :D What these pills he found were Color : the Coating is White or Off White Shape : Round, pressed pill Markings: on One Side there is a Q @ the Top with 100 @ the bottom *on the same side. The other side has No marking's or Scoreline to break in 1/2 What I've been able to Find : I've checked my CPS (1999 So) & can't find a Maker that uses the letter Q , I've been online now for 2-3hrs LOL & I think that Tamoxifen is what they are, but then the dosage is...WAY Off!! They were found (seriously:) in Canada, Ontario . I see a lot of different meds, But Never one I couldn't identify Please help me :D