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Kathy
05/17/08
Kathy
Category:Tamoxifen

Any suggestions for combating the hot/cold flashes resulting from the Tamoxifen?

I was diagnosed with DCIS In-Situ in January, 08.  I had a surgery to remove the tumor followed up with Mama-Site Radiation. I have been taking Tamoxifen now for 3 months and the hot flashes followed by the cold flashes are unbearable at times. I am already taking Effexor (150mg) that is...

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