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Jo71
New Contributor
a month ago

Tamoxifen

hello my name is Jo im 49 i have been on Tamoxifen  for six months and have started to have very bad side effects  i feel dizzy my anxiety  has worsened i have depression i already  had anxiety  before starting  these tablets so that is heightened is this normal please can someone give me some answer's. 

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MyheroCoolSpy
Contributor
a month ago

Re: Tamoxifen

I'm so sorry to hear that though I do not have answers for your questions. I pray for your health!
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Katekat
Cancer Council Team
Cancer Council Team
a month ago

Re: Tamoxifen

Hi @Jo71 and welcome to the community ❤️

 

Sorry to hear about the side effects you are experiencing. Have you been in touch with your breast care nurse or treatment team at all?

 

-Kate

Cancer Council Online Community Manager

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Jo71
New Contributor
3 weeks ago

Re: Tamoxifen

I have now taken myself of tamoxifen and am starting to feel normal again its only been 6 days only lasted 7 months now what to do
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