Dear Joicy and All,
Barb has been on Tamoxifen since July of last year and works for her.
However, she does experience hot flashes. She is taking a pill called
Bellergal-S which is not a hormone and takes as needed say up to 1 tab
three times a day. Another name for Bellergal-S is Bellamine. This also
has alleviated the hot flash experience. HOpe this info benefits
God Bless
marty auslander
Joicy Becker-Richards wrote:
>
> Dear Betty,
>
> I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 3 years, and it can definitely cause
> hot flashes; and if I remember an early conversation with my doctor, it
> can also cause or exacerbate depression. (This was a concern to me, but
> my dr. said that unless it became really bad, he still wanted me on the
> medication.)
>
> However, these are minor compared to leg pain. The info I have says to
> CONTACT YOUR DR. WITHOUT DELAY if you experience pain or swelling in
> the legs (I believe this is because there is increased possibility of a
> blood clot). So, don't fool around, friend. Please don't wait on this!
>
> Let me know how you do, ok? I care. God bless, Joicy
>
> Christine Lech wrote:
> >
> > Does Tomoxifen affect the muscles in your legs or affect them in any other
> > way?? And does it cause hot flashes? What about depression?? Thank you
> > Betty
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