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From: Martin Auslander[SMTP:fitecancer@earthlink.net]
Reply To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 8:55 AM
To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
Cc: Joicy Becker-Richards; Lillian
Subject: Re: [MOL] Re: Tamoxifen and hot flash remedy
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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