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Side effects of tamoxifen?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Several possible: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/therapy/tamoxifen the known, serious side effects of tamoxifen are blood clots, strokes, uterine cancer, and cataracts. Other side effects include menopause-like symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, joint pain, and leg cramps. But, the benefits of tamoxifen as a treatment for breast cancer are firmly established and far outweigh the risks.

Answered 10/28/2013

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Many: Hot flashes, weight gain, mood changes, vaginal dryness, headaches, fatigue, cataracts, nausea. Serious side effects include blood clots, strokes, and uterine cancer.

Answered 11/16/2019

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Tons: The common ones are bone pain; constipation; coughing; hot flashes; muscle pain; nausea; tiredness; vaginal discharge; weight loss. Severe ones are even a more comprehensive list - allergic reactions, vaginal bleeding, chest pain, coughing up blood, dark urine, decreased libido and so .... On.

Answered 1/6/2019

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Here are a few:: Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, blood clots, stroke, night sweats, loss of libido, bone loss, endometrial and uterine cancer, mood swings, depression.

Answered 9/13/2019

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