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jewhite
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8 years ago

Tamoxifen and dizziness

Hi, 
I have a question about dizziness and tamoxifen. 
I have been on Tamoxifen for 19 months now and at first I didn't really have any side effects.  But for the past few months I have noticed an increase in the hot flushes and night sweats but my main concern are the dizzy spells.  They are now pretty consistent and have been for the past 4 months, every day now and I am also just feeling a little 'off', can't put my finger on it but just a bit fuzzy in the head!?  Forgetting things, lack of concentration etc. 
I think I am going to stop taking it for a few days and see if that makes a difference, if that doesn't work then I will try taking it at a different time of day.   
Has anyone else experienced dizziness coming on after this length of time.  Does anyone have any other suggestions that I can try? 
Thanks
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  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
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    8 years ago
    I suffer dizziness however my full bloods test found my thyroid was up the put and dizziness and very dry skin and tiredness are all part of thyroid trouble. Now who'd thought when those symptoms are also part of side effects from treatment. 
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    jewhite
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    8 years ago
    Hi socoda, thanks for the reply.  I have to admit I thought it might be a middle ear infection.  Will check in with my GP when he gets back from his holidays! 

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    socoda
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    8 years ago
    Hi @jewhite, I've been on Tamoxifen now for a little over 12 months and was having some mega dizzy spells when I was laying down going to bed. Found myself hugging the hallway wall a couple of times too. I noticed that its much worse when I have a cold so think my middle ear might be being affected. Am currently being monitored by my gp for cholesterol and blood pressure levels and my hot flushes have also increased. I'm not too worried about the flushes and the dizziness seems to be lessening. Wishing you all the best with your symptoms. Xx