Tamoxifen is a hormone therapy used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. It can greatly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence (return) and invasive cancer. Some people take tamoxifen to lower the risk of developing breast cancer. Tamoxifen may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.
Tamoxifen is commonly used to treat certain types of breast cancer. It is also used to lower your risk of invasive breast cancer and keep some breast cancers from coming back. It blocks growth of breast tissue that needs estrogen to grow. The most common side effects are hot flashes, mood changes, vaginal discharge or bleeding, and nausea. Talk with your healthcare provider right away about any unusual vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, or change in your monthly periods.
Tamoxifen acts like estrogen in some tissues and blocks estrogen activity in other tissues. It binds to estrogen receptors blocking growth of ER-positive breast tissue.
Brands and other names
- Nolvadex
- Soltamox
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