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JodieWall
12 years agoMember
Tamoxifen. So Worried
Hi everyone.
Had a checkup today with my onc and now have Tamoxifen in my hot little hands.
Im trying to find the courage to start it but im so scared. Im scared of the side effects and how it wi...
Robyn_W
12 years agoMember
Aw Jodie,I feel for you.I was very stressed just prior to starting Tamoxifen.I remember the first night that
I took it,and after swallowing it,waiting for something to happen!! Almost like waiting for chemo side effects to start! The sooner you take it,the sooner you will see that it is nothing to worry about.In the beginning I took mine before my evening meal,but then when my hot flushes increased,I started taking it in the morning.Even though my hot flushes are a lot better now,I don't think it's because of the change in taking it.Just take it when it suits you.xxxRobyn