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...
For years, women who were at high-risk for developing invasive breast cancer, or already had the disease and were trying to prevent a... Read more »
If you’re one of the tens of thousands of women taking tamoxifen to prevent new breast cancer or a recurrence, listen up: it may not be... Read more »
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. ... Read more »
Advisory: This week's post deals with sensitive sexual issues in a way that some readers may find graphic. This is your... Read more »
Tamoxifen (or nolvadex) is a drug commonly prescribed to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer, but a common side effect of the... 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: Breastcancer.org
You've just finished chemotherapy and are ready to get pregnant. Then your doctor says you should start tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is a hormonal therapy... 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 »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: TAMOXIFEN - ORALPronounced: (ta-MOX-ih-fen),(SOL-ta-mox)Tamoxifen Oral Uses Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer that has... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
All of the female hormones interact with your cells through estrogen receptors. There are all kinds of estrogen receptors in your body, each with... Read more »
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