having a tamoxifen break

Hi Kerin,

I took a break for six weeks off tamoxifen to see if the joint pain, night sweats, etc I was suffering from was relived.  As suggested by my doctor.  I was told that it can 'reset' the drug.  I had no withdrawal effects, I did then decide to go off tamoxifen totally.  I had been on it for two and a half years.  Yes, my doctor does know.  It is a personal choice of mine, but I hated the drug.  I am now going through menopause again! Naturally

It won't hurt you to go off it for a short time.

all the best,

Liz 

Hi Kerin,

Just wanted to jump in and say hello. My name is Ann-Marie and I am the Online Community Coordinator at BCNA.

We recommend speaking with your Dr to answer any questions you have around withdrawal symptoms. You may also like take a read of our hormone therapy booklet and check out our Hormone therapy page on our website.

~Ann-Marie

I've gone a few days without and no side effects. Oncologist says some of his people go off it for a few weeks a year sometimes around a holiday.  And he cited some new findings that a period of time without it can strengthen the efficacy when you go back on it.  I haven't taken these offers up yet but I like how they are future options.  

best wishes

Kerin your own Dr is the one you should be speaking with. 

Take care

Christine