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Does tamoxifen cause severe foot and joint pain?

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Dr. Richard Orr answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Extremely unusual: That is not a typical side effect of tamoxifen.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/5/2012

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Foot and Joint Pain: Not something that is listed under common reactions to tamoxifen. Would consider having it checked out as many other things would probably be the cause other than tamoxifen use.

Answered 12/31/2012

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