Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Tamoxifen Oral.
Overall User Ratings
366 Total User Reviews
User Reviews
Learn about
User Reviews
Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
Have used for 3+1/2 years. Hot flashes, joint aches and fatigue from beginning. Dry skin, vaginal discharge and horrible ankle and foot cramps later. Interfered with sexual function (helped by Estring). Overall, well worth it,--no recurrence of stage 2 cancer.
36
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: cporter, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
Seven months into taking this, all of my joints started aching unbearably. Symptoms disappeared when I stopped. Symptoms reappear after just a few doses.
43
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: rareinhart, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I was diagnosed with early ductal cancer and had no chemo or radiation . . . only a lumpectomy and tamoxiphen. Now after 4 years and 60 pounds of weight gain, my doctor isn't sure the medicine is working. I had to have a special blood test and now he may change me to something else.
36
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: flwrmama, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
this is my 4th years on the drug but i did not know leg cramps were a side effect and i now am having break thru bleeding in the vagina
20
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: gerrlizz, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
Seem to have "charley horses" both day and night(sometimes waking me out of a solid sleep). This is not happening all the time, but when it hits, it's extreme.
32
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
FDA Protect Your Health
Benzocaine and Babies: Not a Good Mix
Database Is One-Stop Resource on Kids' Medications
Explore our expanded FDA Center on WebMD.
Ask the pharmacist
Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.
WebMD the app
Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.
Find Out MoreIMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
©2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.