Nolvadex (tamoxifen) should be used by people to whom it was prescribed to treat cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is also often prescribed for females who have received radiation treatment or chemotherapy. Cancer of the uterus, stroke, heart attack and blood clots are some of the risks associated with taking Nolvadex. The likelihood is higher if you have a history of a stroke, heart attack of blood clots in the lungs. It’s important to show up for all of your doctor’s appointments to make sure Nolvadex is working well for you and you do not need to adjust the dose. Before asking your health care provider for a prescription you need to discuss all the risks and benefits of the treatment to make sure it’s worth it. If you are allergic to the active ingredient of this drug (tamoxifen) you must not start the treatment and an alternative should be found as the same reaction is likely to happen again.
You must not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. During the whole period of treatment make sure you use reliable methods of birth control. If you are not sure whether the method of your choice is not reliable enough you can talk to your health care provider to make sure you do not get pregnant. Some of the symptoms you may experience when taking this medicine include nausea, hot flashes, hair thinning, weight loss, constipation, depression, dizziness, nausea, stomach cramps, loss of sexual ability and unusual tiredness. These side effects are supposed to go away on their own, otherwise consult your health care provider. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed without taking more. If you think you have taken too much or Nolvadex this should be reported to your health care provider immediately. The most typical symptoms of an overdose include unsteadiness, dizziness and uncontrollable shaking.
Brand names: Nolvadex, Istubal, Valodex, Apo-Tamox, Gen-Tamoxifen, Nolvadex-D, Novo-Tamoxifen, PMS-Tamoxifen, Tamofen, Tamone
Generic names: Tamoxifen
