Toremifene Oral

Toremifene Oral Side Effects

Hot flashes, sweating, nausea, vomiting, dry eyes, or dizziness may occur. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• bone/joint/muscle pain or swelling
• constipation
• mental/mood changes (e.g., depression)
• trouble walking/clumsiness
• swelling ankles/feet
• unusual tiredness
• vision changes (e.g., blurred vision, eye pain)

Toremifene may increase your risk of uterine cancer. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop changes in menstrual period, unusual vaginal bleeding/discharge or pain/pressure below your "belly button" (navel).

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• easy bleeding/bruising
• fast/slow/irregular heartbeat
• signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat)
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• severe abdominal/stomach pain
• dark urine
• yellowing eyes/skin

Toremifene has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) blood clots in the lungs/legs, brain (stroke), and heart (heart attack). Seek immediate medical attention if you develop pain/swelling in the groin/calf, pain in the chest/jaw/left arm, confusion, fainting, severe sudden headache, slurred speech, sudden vision changes, shortness of breath, or weakness on one side of the body.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

• rash
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.