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Jenny_M
Member
10 years ago

Jenny M

has anyone had trouble with tamoxifen and bowel movements?  Is constipation a side effect?

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  • Mira's avatar
    Mira
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Jenny,

    I've only been on Tamoxifen for 2 weeks but I haven't noticed any constipation.  Are you drinking enough water?  In winter we tend to not drink so much and that can cause constipation.

    cheers

    Mira

  • Robyn_W's avatar
    Robyn_W
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hello Jenny.I have been on Tamoxifen for 18 months.I had never had constipation before Tamoxifen,and I eat very well,and I exercise every day.I drink plenty of water too.I definitely think Tamoxifen causes constipation.I have finally worked out what I need to eat each day to avoid it,and this is what I do.Every morning of the week,I sprinkle 3 heaped tablespoons of uncle Tobys Bran Plus,over my regular cereal.Then at midday,I add 2 tablespoons of Bran Plus to half a cup of yoghurt.I drink 4 to 5 glasses of water most days.Since I have done this my constipation has stopped.I am not game to stop it,as I dread it returning.Maybe give this a try? Cheers Robyn xox