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Lila de Tantillo

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posted 06/01/2009, comments (4)

Taking Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)? Why Paxil and Other Antidepressants Could Pose a Problem

Tamoxifen (or nolvadex) is a drug commonly prescribed to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer, but a common side effect of the treatment is hot flashes. As a result, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - a class of drugs that includes Paxil (paroxetine) and Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) - are commonly prescribed to... Read more Chevron

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Kevin Knopf, MD

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posted 05/12/2008, comment (1)

Tamoxifen Breakdown Gene CYP2D6 - Is the Plot Thickening?

I wrote about CYP2D6, which refers to a gene that codes for a biologic molecule involved in the breakdown of tamoxifen, about a year ago. Since then it has not become standard of care to order this on patients taking tamoxifen, but my desire to do so has increased. Routine testing is not yet recommended, according to those in the... Read more Chevron

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Jolene Boyd

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posted 04/10/2008, comment (1)

Couple new developments

Things have quieted down in my world as a breast cancer survivor...I guess that's a good thing! I'm still getting used to that new "title," honestly. I felt like I had won a sort of victory when my psychiatrist contacted an oncologist at the Mayo Clinic regarding the antidepressant I was taking and was told he would not... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/26/2008, comments (3)

Tamoxifen (Nolvadex): Is it REALLY Working for You?

Thanks to fellow SharePoster Jolene Boyd, a startling issue involving tamoxifen was recently brought to light. Jolene’s recent post on this site cited some studies showing that common antidepressant medications Prozac and Paxil might interfere with the way tamoxifen is metabolized. In plain English, if you’re taking Paxil or Prozac at... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/15/2008, comments (7)

No Side Effects from Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)? Why It May Not Be Working

Research on the possibility of a drug interaction between tamoxifen (nolvadex) and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - a class of drugs that includes Paxil (paroxetine) and Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) - has revealed an unexpected wrinkle: A significant number of women possess a genetic trait that inhibits the benefits of tamoxifen,... Read more Chevron

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