User Reviews for tamoxifen oral

Having hot flashes and leg cramps. Have developed rosacia. Wonder if caused by med. Better than getting cancer. Time will tell if effective.

Been on Tamoxifen since September 07. So far I have had weight gain/Loss, very mild hot flashes,cramping(as if getting my period) and just today for the first time light bleeding, its freaking me out, but have checkup next week, hoping it's nothing serious.Will get estrogen levels checked next month, so we'll see.

Have been on tamoxifen for 3wks and am premenopausual.Severe mood swings and teariness were my only obstacles so far...

The first 60 days I experienced severe joint pain and heavy feeling in muscles-aching and mental foggines. I thought you gotta be kidding me. All those symptoms disappeared after 60 days. I hung in there to give it enough time for my body to synthesize to the medication. The only remarkable issue I am having is a burning sensation around the vulva which I have never experienced prior to using this drug. Can't seem to get a straight answer from anyone if it is related to the drug. I will say this-I quit smoking recently using Chantix and I do think it has had a positive effect on mood enhancement due to the way it works with the dopamine receptors in the brain. The mental fog has cleared that I was experiencing after treatment and early use of tamoxifen and I feel much more like I use to before cancer! Read More Read Less

Has anyone else experienced stomach cramps as a side effect? I've taken tamoxifen for almost 5 years and have experienced some minor hot flashes and leg cramps, and just recently have been having stomach cramps regularly after taking the med. All mammograms are clear so guess it must have done it's job.

I have taken tamoxifen for little over a year,but there are changes in the lining of my uterus,also my firoids are geting bigger and moe bothersome.Usually duing menopause the fibroids will shrink.So the reason for the changes are being investigated.And i take zoloft for the hot flashes but i worry about the long term affect with my female organs.

I have been on this med for 4 plus years and will soon be changing to Femara....I have lost 30 pounds by changing my eating habits and reducing stress in my life...Minor hot flashes on occasion, with no prob because I already handled that when I went thru menopause. As I change meds and check this site, I find NEGATIVE remarks prevail and I wanted to assure someone to trust the med and stay positive..it could save your life.

Taking for 5 months, unable to lose weight I gained despite strict diet and 5-6 days/wk of exercise. Have not slept since I've been on it, sleep 20 mins up 45. Leg cramps, night sweats and hot flashes keep me company while I'm not sleeping. My cancer was caught early, slow growing and non-invasive. I'm going to take my chances without tamoxifen - the quality of my life means more to me than the fear of a reoccurrence. If my cancer had been more aggressive, or if my treatment had been more intense, I might reconsider.Read More Read Less

In the past 7 months I have taken oral Tamoxifen my feet have developed both plantar facsitus and extreme nerve sensitivity. Could the med be causing this discomfort?

I have been on the Tamoxifen since April 2007. I am having stiffness in my joints, very mild hot flashes and trouble sleeping. Not an issue if this prevents the cancer from returning

I took the drug for 2 years.I started bleeding very bad(thank God my uterus was not cancerous)I had hot flashes so bad to where they kept me from a restful sleep,charley horses were painful and I felt I was depressed.Been off the med for a year now,few mild hot flashes,no charley horses,not depressed,no bleeding ,feel better.

Terrible night sweats and hot flashes but worth it if it does the job. You learn to deal with it.

Hate Tamoxifen with a passion - severe side effects - hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, cramps, memory loss, forgetfulness, loss of motivation. How come it prevents breast cancer when it is possible to cause three other types of cancer???? Shouldn't it prevent ALL cancers???? If I am on it to stop estrogen dominance, why can't I use natural progesterone cream instead which would do the same job WITHOUT the side effects.????? Am seeing Specialist tomorrow and WILL NOT USE IT ANY MORE.

I have been taking Tamoxofin for 2 months. I have not experienced hot flashes, but have experienced stiffness in my joints and just recently leg cramps. The nausea I felt at the beginning when taking the drug has subsided.

This is my 4th year taking this drug. Cancer has not returned! Prasie God! There has been some weight gain and major hot flashes, being treated with Effexor. I may just move to a cold state.

MY LEGs and veins have gotten swallen and i am having trouble walking.is this one of the effects of the tomoxifin.the arimedix made me very sick.

I have been taking Tamoxifen for 6 months following lumpectomy, chemo and radiation for Grade 1 Stage 2 Lobular Carcinoma. Have hot flashes day and night (reduced by using Black Cohosh). Weight gain as well, but dealing with that. Otherwise, no significant negative side effects. Positive - no more menstrual cycles.

Experienced all the symptoms of meno-pause plus severe headaches. Never had headaches prior to taking the RX. They are so severe at times that I have decided to stop treatment.( for the second time)

I am very happy that I was able to take it for five years,really no side effects,the pros outweigh the cons.