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Missed a dose A quick question that I hope someone can help me with. I usually take my tamoxifen tablet with breakfast about 7.30am. I forgot to take it altogether yesterday (I was at Disneyland with my daughter so out of my usual routine!). I woke late this morning so didn’t realise till about 10.30am when I took one tablet. The leaflet says if you forget then take it as soon as you remember, but not sure if this applies if you don’t realise till the next day. So should I take 2 today or just leave it?

Thanks for any advice,
Anne

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Hi Anne

I’ve been taking Tamoxifen for two years now and have on occasion missed a dose for different reasons. I have never taken 2 in one day - it’s bad enough taking 1! - and I haven’t come to any harm so far! In the early days when I was suffering from quite severe side effects, my onc actually advised me that it would be OK to have a break for a few days if the symptoms became really bad.

So my advice would be to leave it and carry on taking the tablets as normal but if you’re still in doubt then maybe contact your BC nurse or GP.

Hope this helps.

Jo

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For annet Hi annet

When you have missed a dose for more than 12 hours it’s best just to leave that dose and go on to take your normal dose at your regular time. Missing the odd dose won’t cause you any harm as Tamoxifen stays in the system for several weeks even after you have finished taking it. However, obviously it is important to try and remember to take your medication regularly.

If you have any further questions please do feel you can contact our help line on 0808 800 6000 or e-mail the Ask the Nurse Service.

I’m sure your Breast Care nurse would not mind if you phoned if you have any further concerns.

Kind Regards
BCC Information Nurse.

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i have also missed 1 dose. i think if it is more than 12 hours then just start again as normal.
sharon.x

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Thanks Thanks for your replies, I thought that was probably what I should do but it’s good to know for sure.

Anne