Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and Fareston FAQs: Hormone Therapies to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence

By PJ Hamel, Health Guide Friday, April 04, 2008

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Q. I was diagnosed with ER-receptive breast cancer and have had a lumpectomy and radiation. Now my oncologist has prescribed tamoxifen. I think I understand what it’s supposed to do, but I’m not sure… A. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is one of the most common drugs – perhaps THE most...

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Peglove

10/28/09 11:43pm

Thank you so much for this entire website! You have yet to be stumped by my silly questions!!!

Thank you for your patience,

Peg.

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

10/29/09 6:39am

Answers-R-Us, Peg! - PJ

Daisy997

3/29/11 3:51pm

My oncolgist just took me off Tamoxifen after 2 months due to these side effects.These should be listed as they are serious.

Any ideas for which drugs don't cause these side effects.

I was disappointed as I felt great on Tamoxifen --I thought I was home free -- until the blood test.

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

3/29/11 4:02pm

Daisy, if you're pre-menopausal, there's not another good choice of drug for you to take - tamoxifen is pretty much it. You should discuss with your doctor what the plan going forward will be, OK? Take care- PJH

Daisy997

3/29/11 4:27pm

I'm 67. So am interested in another drug. On line it seems like the whole class of drugs causes HBP, including Femora, Arimidex and Aromisen -- is that true.

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

3/29/11 5:07pm

Not necessarily. You never know what side effects you'll end up with, but you might ask your doctor if one of the aromatase inhibitors you mention would be a possibility... If you try one and the side effects are tough, you can always stop taking it. Good luck - PJH

dailyrx

12/10/12 2:15pm

This is a good article on Fareston. If you need more information, you can start here http://www.rxwiki.com/fareston.

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

12/10/12 9:50pm

Hi - the link you posted doesn't work, FYI... PJH

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