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, regardless of whether they take Paxil or other drugs.
Women with the trait are unable to produce an enzyme known as CYP2D6, which is needed for...
Tamoxifen (or nolvadex) is a drug commonly prescribed to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer, but a common side effect of the... Read more »
The blogwaves were buzzing recently with the news that tamoxifen (nolvadex), the once (and perhaps future) king of breast cancer prevention... Read more »
Q. I was diagnosed with ER-receptive breast cancer and have had a lumpectomy and radiation. Now my oncologist has prescribed tamoxifen. I... Read more »
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) Effectiveness: Something to worry about?Over my morning coffee and one of the three daily newspapers I read I see a... Read more »
Thanks to fellow SharePoster Jolene Boyd, a startling issue involving tamoxifen was recently brought to light. Jolene’s recent post on... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Tamoxifen, the generic name of Nolvadex, is the oldest and most-prescribed SERM. Tamoxifen is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hormone TherapyThe goal of hormone therapy is to prevent estrogen from stimulating breast cancer cells. It is recommended for women whose breast... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Pain during or after sexual intercourse is known as dyspareunia. Although this problem can affect men, it is more common in women. Women... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug more commonly associated with breast cancer treatment is holding out new promise for people suffering through the manic... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Chemical name: Tamoxifen Brand names: Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone Class: SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) hormonal therapy.... Read more »
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