Peripheral edema (swelling, usually in the legs) Weight loss is possible, as well
Other common adverse effects include peripheral edema, hypertension, mood changes, pain, depression, skin changes and
It works by blocking the hormone estrogen in breast tissue, which prevents breast cancer
Updated 12/27/23 Learn about the side effects of tamoxifen, including hot flashes and vaginal dryness
Tamoxifen is a hormone therapy used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: vision changes (such as blurred vision), eye pain, easy bruising/bleeding, mental/mood changes
Dosage forms: oral solution (10 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg) Drug classes: Hormones / antineoplastics, Selective estrogen receptor
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body in men and women
Swelling, also called edema, happens when fluid builds up in body tissues
Estradiol protects from edema and this effect is mediated by its receptor
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Discuss risks and benefits of tamoxifen with women at high risk for breast cancer and women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) when considering tamoxifen use to reduce the risk of
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex®) is an oral anti-estrogen medication used in both the prevention and treatment of certain types of breast Signs of a blood clot in the leg may include any of the following: leg pain, warmth, swelling of one leg more than the other
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This stops oestrogen helping the breast cancer cells to grow
Several studies have found, after adjusting for age, stage, breast cancer treatment, and axillary lymph node dissection, a trend towards a positive association of tamoxifen use and lymphedema (Das et al
Small numbers of crystals seem not to cause acuity loss, while mild acuity loss accompanying edema can be reversed by withdrawing the tamoxifen
Tamoxifen (ta-MOX-i-fen) is a drug that is used to treat many types of cancers
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
Other adverse reactions which are seen infrequently are hypercalcemia, peripheral edema, distaste for food, pruritus vulvae, depression
Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used mainly for the treatment of breast cancer
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June 2003 edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1