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Is Sudden Tamoxifen Withdrawal Safe?
I had a lumpectomy 3 years ago followed by 9 weeks of radiation therapy. My Dr. put me on Tamoxifen. I really hate the drug - weight gain, hair loss, insomnia, etc. I still have a year and a half to go before my Doctor will take me off the drug. But the side effects are bad and I am thinking of getting off the medication. Is it risky business to stop taking the medication. Also, does the drug cause vaginal bleeding?
Sat, 28 Apr 2018
Hello,
As you mentioned, you are facing a lot of side effects by using Tamoxifen drug. As it is not advisable to stop the medicine, I suggest you some options.
There are alternative medications for Tamoxifen like (Aromatase inhibitors) Aromasin drug etcetera. I advise you to consult your physician about your side effects and your present body condition to calculate the dosage and alternate the medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini
As you mentioned, you are facing a lot of side effects by using Tamoxifen drug. As it is not advisable to stop the medicine, I suggest you some options.
There are alternative medications for Tamoxifen like (Aromatase inhibitors) Aromasin drug etcetera. I advise you to consult your physician about your side effects and your present body condition to calculate the dosage and alternate the medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini
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