Tamoxifen

Hi, I have been taking tamoxifen for 3 and half years. I had mild hot flushes in the early days. Hardly ever now. One lady on here recommended taking magnesium to reduce hot flushes (and sleep better) and it seems to have helped me. Although I suppose the hot flushes might have faded away anyway. It could be co-incidence.

Only other side effect that I am pretty sure is due to tamixifen is that my hair is not as thick as it used to be before BC. Initially I thought it was due to the chemo but have read/heard some say that tamoxifen can have that effect. It's not a major problem. I still have plenty of hair thank goodness.

Otherwise I'm fine with it. No weight gain or anything. I do work quite hard to keep fit and healthy - I run a bit too and am training for a 10km fun run at them moment. And I try to eat a pretty healthy diet and keep alcohol to a minimum. I think these things help.

I take my pill first thing in the morning for what it's worth. I worried that it might effect my sleep but I don't think it does. That is just my routine now.

Everybody is different and some people do have unpleasant side effects. I would suggest you give it a try at least. You may find that it is fine. And it does offer us proven extra protection against recurrence. Good luck.