Nolvadex

Nolvadex (tamoxifen) is a highly-efficient medication used to prevent the development of breast cancer in females at risk. It works by blocking the activity of estrogen necessary for some tumors in the breast to grow. Taking Nolvadex is related to a number of risks for the patient. Some of the serious side effects rarely caused by this medicine include blood clots in the lungs, strokes and cancer of the uterus. Make sure you contact your health care provider as soon as possible if you have any of the following symptoms when taking Nolvadex: irregular menstrual periods, pain or pressure in the pelvis, chest pain, coughing up blood, dizziness, loss of coordination, severe headache, bloody or rusty vaginal discharge, abnormal menstrual bleeding, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in your face, leg tenderness, confusion and sudden difficulty walking. People taking this medicine for the prevention of breast cancer are usually required to do it for 5 years, while if you are using this drug for the treatment of breast cancer your health care provider will decide for how long you will need to take it. Such medicines as phenobarbital, bromocriptine, aminoglutethimide, cancer chemotherapy medication, anastrazole, medroxyprogesterone, and rifampin make Nolvadex less efficient and cause drug interaction. If you would like to avoid unpleasant effects and complications talk to your doctor in advance and ask any questions you have. This way you will know what to expect from the treatment and will not have any reasons to worry if you develop mild symptoms that you already discussed.