Nolvadex (tamoxifen) belongs to the class of drugs called antiestrogens and is used to treat cancer that managed to spread to other parts of the body, as well as to reduce the risk of developing cancer in females that belong to the high-risk group. Although Nolvadex is a highly-efficient medicine, you may still develop breast cancer. It’s important that you know how to examine your breast or visit your doctor for such an examination regularly. Loss of sexual desire, dizziness, hot flashes, headache, depression, constipation, nausea, weight loss, stomach cramps, tiredness, increased tumor pain, thinning of hair are the most commonly reported side effects of Nolvadex that are considered to be mild. However, that does not mean you are going to experience all of them – most patients handle Nolvadex pretty well and report no symptoms at all. If you think you won’t be able to handle any of your persisting symptoms talk to your health care provider as a dose adjustment may do the trick. The side effects mentioned are generally short-lived, so you do not need to worry about them unless they change in intensity and become really bothersome. However, there are a number of side effects that you must report to your doctor as soon as possible. These include unusual bruising or bleeding, thirst, loss of appetite, rash, restlessness, swelling, vision problems, blisters, jaundice, fever, and muscle weakness. Do not share your dosage of Nolvadex with any other people that do not have a prescription – every patient’s dose is individual and based on the evaluation of their health condition.
Brand names: Nolvadex, Istubal, Valodex, Apo-Tamox, Gen-Tamoxifen, Nolvadex-D, Novo-Tamoxifen, PMS-Tamoxifen, Tamofen, Tamone
Generic names: Tamoxifen
