Tamoxifen

hi there-- yes i just started with the one tablet --having the break was good but i was quite commited to it as oncologist said it was --along with lumpedectomy--were key to treating my bc.  Other helpful things may include is ..i didnt read about the side effect possibilities in case that would encourage them...i  took it in the am as i find it easier to remember and didnt want any sleep influences...i did get some initial side effects especially after drinking coffee and having spicy foods but im not giving those up and this is no longer a problem.  I just accepted hot flushes and they seem to go.  i take it after breakfast....after  awhile of no hot flushes ..they returned ..and that was fine--then they went again--so for me, not making a fuss seems to be helpful..when stressed they seem to fleetingly come back

when i was first diagnosed with bc i was hit for a six and in a matter of fact way--thought 'im going to use medication to support myself' so i researched and went to my gp for effexor which helped with anxiety and also seems to be useful for menopausal symptoms so that was great; i no longer need this for anxiety and in the next few months will come off it and see how it affects any side effects of tamoxfin; but im not in any hurry and it is about supporting myself through this process.  best wishes