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Are There Any Drug Reactions Between Pristiq And Tamoxifen?
My daughter has been taking Pristiq with no apparent side effects. Recently she has finished chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer and was given Tamoxifin. She has been itching terribly. Could there be a drug interaction causing this or could she suddenly become allergic to Pristiq?
Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Hi,
Antidepressants and tamoxifen. Drug interactions may increase risk of cancer recurrence or death. Tamoxifen is a standard adjuvant treatment for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer — the most common type, fueled by the hormone estrogen. Unfortunately, the drug does not benefit every woman who takes it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
Antidepressants and tamoxifen. Drug interactions may increase risk of cancer recurrence or death. Tamoxifen is a standard adjuvant treatment for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer — the most common type, fueled by the hormone estrogen. Unfortunately, the drug does not benefit every woman who takes it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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