What is Tamoxifen?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Tamoxifen is an oral selective estrogen receptor modulator which is used in breast cancer treatment, and is currently the world's largest selling breast cancer treatment. It is used for the treatment of early and advanced breast cancer. It is undergoing trials in ALS/MND under Prof Ben Brooks.
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How do members experience Tamoxifen?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 143 | 47 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 16 | 7 | |
| Invasive lobular carcinoma | 7 | 5 | |
| Atypical hyperplasia of breast | 5 | 4 | |
| Familial adenomatous polyposis | 4 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hot flashes | 12 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | |
| Weight gain | 6 | |
| Night sweats | 5 | |
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Bone pain | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 21 | |
| Moderate | 19 | |
| Mild | 18 | |
| None | 14 |
Member evaluations
TysabriSept08
evaluated on May 31, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for breast cancer: Major
- Side effects: Severe
gjames123
evaluated on Apr 10, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Slight
- Side effects: None
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