I’ve just started taking Tamoxifen a few days ago and within 5 hours of me taking a tablet I feel nauseous and dizzy. I finished chemo a month ago and I had severe nausea and sickness throughout it. As with chemo, my tongue has gone yellow and I have a horrible taste in my mouth all the time.
Has anyone else had this side effect and is it likely to last…the thought of 5 years of feeling nauseous and dizzy depresses me.
I’m very small and with the chemo and antisickness drugs they all seem to swamp me.
Has anyone else had these side effects? I’m interested to hear from anyone who has been on Tamoxifen for quite a while - basically, is there any hope that things may get better?
I’m sure other members will soon be along to answer you question.
It might also be helpful to talk this over with one of our helpliners. They can offer practical information and emotional support. (Opening hours are 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays. The number is 0808 800 6000 )
I’ve also attached a link to our publication on Tamoxifen. Page 4 mentions possible side effects:
I have been on tam for over a year now and the side effects you are describing were bad for me too at the beginning, the nausea/ was awful but that has subsided it did take a good 6 months though im sorry to say, I still have some bad Effects, headaches & flushes, bone aches being the worse but it is all manageable , oh and I forgot weight gain !! The dizzy spells could be a sign of high blood pressure so best get it checked just in case, hope things improve for you
Yes I’m on it year and a half and still get nausea,dizziness etc, but I have recently changed brand to remlon chem as someone suggested the coatings on tamoxifen can be different depending on VRAM nd. This is true as I have read labels. Wockhardt is the brand I seem to have problems with. Good luck x