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Ameraust
Member
4 years ago

How long until Tamoxifin side effects kick in?

I am 7 nights into taking Tamoxifin; no side effects yet though I am noticing my body a little warmer. I am 50 but perimenopausal...I am fearful of what to come. How long until some of the dreaded side effects?

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  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    4 years ago
    Sounds good, @Ameraust .... hopefully you won't get any.  xx. take care, keep busy xx

  • Cath62's avatar
    Cath62
    Member
    4 years ago
    Hi @Ameraust, I initially had hot flushes, sleep issues and a few mood issues too. My hot flushes settled down after awhile and the mood too. I still wake at night every now and then but it's ok. It is now 11 months on tamoxifen. Good luck 
  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    4 years ago
    I think it was about 2-3wks when Tamoxifen side effects kicked in for me. I had terrible hot flushes, sleep issues and low mood.A friend of mine had no side effects whatsoever. You just never know - good luck.
  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    4 years ago
    @Ameraust

    No need to worry ahead of time - if you get unpleasant side effects, so be it. But you might not! I’m on Femara, notorious for joint pain and I have never had any in nine years. Enjoy what you don’t have, for as long as possible! Best wishes.