Hello everyone. I have been on tamoxifen since last November. Apart from weight gain and menopausal mania (and I’m only just 42) I have noticed that my eyelashes keep falling out. They grow and then fall out - not to nothing but to half mast (reminding me of when they were growing back after chemo). I realise, in the big scheme of things, that this is nothing. But I am FED UP! It seems sometimes that everyday is a reminder of the big C. Does Tamoxifen cause depression too? Have been feeling low but that could be the menopause. Anyway, sorry for the rant.
I’ve only been on Tamoxifen since July of this year, but I can’t say as I have notice anything different with my eyelashes. Certainly the hair on my head has thinned out, but not so bad as to cause any problems.
It certainly made me a little depressed, in fact my GP wanted to put me on anti depressants, but I fought against it and whilst I have good days and bad days, I’ve been feeling better since I changed my brand of Tamoxifen from the generic one to Nolvadex-D.
Now, whether this is phycological or not, I don’t know…
I was on Tamoxifen for 17th months then changed to Aromasin. I have also noticed over the last few months how sparse my eyelashes have become. But I am making up for this by sprouting extra facial growth eg. chin! I will soon have to start shaving! I am also sporting a nice tash which I have to bleach on a regular basis.
I have also suffered depression since being on the hormone medication. I am on mild anti depressants now which help quite a bit. But I have been having a few problems, such as family, work and personal stuff this year, which have really pulled me down, so i can’t blame it all on the medication!
Hope that you both soon feeling better. This b****y cancer has a lot to answer for!