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Is It Safe To Take Amitriptyline For A Person With A History Of Breast Cancer?

I am a 25 year breast cancer survivor and my Gastroenterologist wants me to go on amitriptyline to relax the gut since I have diverticulitis. I understand this is to increase serotonin which is a hormone and I wonder if this is a safe treatment for me with my history of breast cancer?
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
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Hi,
There should be no problem. Any medication containing estrogen has to be strictly avoided by you.
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Is It Safe To Take Amitriptyline For A Person With A History Of Breast Cancer?

Hi, There should be no problem. Any medication containing estrogen has to be strictly avoided by you. Regards