Nolvadex (Tamoxifen)

Side effects

The most common side effects associated with Nolvadex are:

• stomach cramps
• nausea
• constipation
• hair thinning
• loss of weight
• pain of bone or tumor
• migraine
• problema with male sexual life
• lightheadedness
• depression
• hot flashes
• extreme fatigue

Less common side effects include:

• allergic reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
• muscle weakness
• thirst
• high temperature
• restlessness
• decreased appetite
• problems with vision
• blisters
• jaundice
• abnormal bleeding or bruising

Side effects occurrence does not only depend on the medication you are taking, but also on your overall health and other factors.

Contraindications

Do not take Nolvadex if you are allergic to its components.

Do not take Nolvadex if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother.

Do not take Nolvadex if you have a history of leg or lung blood clots.

Do not take Nolvadex if you are taking anticoagulants, anastrozole.

Be very careful with Nolvadex if you suffer from or have a history of vision problems, diabetes, heart attack, stroke, high blood levels of cholesterol, high blood pressure.

Be careful with Nolvadex if you are taking phenobarbital; aminoglutethimide (such as Cytadren); cancer chemotherapy medicines (cyclophosphamide (such as Neosar, Cytoxan), letrozole (such as Femara); bromocriptine (such as Parlodel); cytotoxic cancer medicines; aromatase inhibitors; fluorouracil or mitomycin C, medroxyprogesterone (such as Provera, in Prempro Depo-Provera); rifampin (such as Rimactane, Rifadin).

Avoid people who have infections or colds.

Do not take Nolvadex if you are taking birth-control medications.

Avoid consuming alcohol and smoking cigarettes.

Do not drive or operate machinery while taking Nolvadex.

Do not stop taking Nolvadex suddenly.

Q: What is Nolvadex?

A: Nolvadex is the medication of high quality, which is taken in treatment of breast cancer. Nolvadex is also taken to decrease the risk of breast cancer development, especially in women after surgery and radiation due to DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ). Sometimes Nolvadex is taken to produce female ovulation and to treat McCune-Albright syndrome.

Q: How should I take Nolvadex?

A: Nolvadex is available in tablets (10 mg, 20 mg). The dosage of Nolvadex depends on the type of your disease and health state. Take Nolvadex once or twice a day with or without food. Take Nolvadex tablets orally at the same time every day with water. If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Nolvadex suddenly.

Q: What should I do in case of overdose?

A: Do not take Nolvadex tablets in large quantities. In case of Nolvadex overdosage, you need to visit doctor or health care provider immediately.

Q: Is it possible to drink alcohol?

A: No, it is forbidden to drink alcohol.

Q: What are Nolvadex side effects?

A: Nolvadex has its common side effects such as: stomach cramps, nausea, constipation, hair thinning, loss of weight, pain of bone or tumor, migraine, problema with male sexual life, lightheadedness, depression, hot flashes, extreme fatigue. But in case of rejection of Nolvadex ingredients you can experience more serious side effects: muscle weakness, thirst, high temperature, restlessness, decreased appetite, problems with vision, blisters, jaundice, symptoms of allergy reaction (hives, difficulties with breathing, rash, swelling, closing ), abnormal bleeding or bruising.

Q: What are generic and brand names of Nolvadex?

A: Generic name of Nolvadex is Tamoxifen. Brand name of Nolvadex is Nolvadex.