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I'm having hot flashes when taking tamoxifen. is there anything i can do?
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Yes: Tamoxifen interferes with estrogen action causing hot flashes. Taking estrogen to control hot flashes would defeat the primary reason to take tamoxifen so that is not an option. Some women with hot flashes are helped by taking some antidepressants (ssri). Another option is to try clonidine, a blood pressure medication. Non of these are 100% effective, but some women definitely benefit from them.
Answered 3/14/2019
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Speak to ONcologist: These are normal side effects from taking tamoxifen. I highly recommend you communicate these symptoms to your medical oncologist. He/she will have recommendations to help decrease these symptoms.
Answered 12/9/2013
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