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Are Severe Fatigue And Depression Side Effects Of Tamoxifen?

I am 71 years old and have been taking Tamoxifen for a year (after breast cancer) I am having a terrible time with the side effects. Severe depression, serious fatigue and mild dizziness are preventing me from working. I can t live like this, and have been thinking of asking my oncologist if I switch to Arimidex but since I have RA, and one of the side effects is joint pain, I fear this may not be a good option either. Do you have any experience with this sort of situation?
Fri, 22 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms are side effects of tamoxifen.
I suggest you to consult your oncologist to change dose,timing of tamoxifen or take an alternative medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Are Severe Fatigue And Depression Side Effects Of Tamoxifen?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms are side effects of tamoxifen. I suggest you to consult your oncologist to change dose,timing of tamoxifen or take an alternative medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.