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Does tamoxifen cause weight gain?
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Yes: Tamoxifine is a first generation of designer estrogen (i.e., estrogen analogue). All estrogenic compounds may potentially increase weight, but not much. Tamixifene may increase weight of the user by approximately 1 to 2 lbs. Similar effects may also exist with the second generation estrogen agonist/antagonists analogues, such as raloxifine. Weight-gains are lesser than with estrogen compounds.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: A routine of healthy diet and routine purposeful exercise is very important long term. The benefits of tamoxifen far outweigh the risks and side effects in the majority if circumstances.
Answered 3/3/2013
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