Tamoxifen and Rhodiola Rosea

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Hi there,
I wonder is anyone knows if one can take Tamoxifen together with Rhodiola Rosea extract.

I’ve started Tamoxifen a couple of months ago and on physical side I am actually quite happy with side effects. I feel warmer and I have not night sweats (I’had them for years) but my mood is awful. I am in dark dark woods while On tamoxifen. I am depressed, crying, very angry, tired, no patience with my kids or hubby. Nightmare. Honestly I do not think we can survive as a family if I am on Tamoxifen.

So I got myself some Rhodiola Rosea. I know this supplement for years and prior to my BC I’ve taken in and off and I know how it works for me. It is adaptogen which helps you to deal with stress, gives you tons of energy and stabilises your mood (acts as mild anti-depressant).

For the last 5 days since I started taking Rhodiola Rosea I am back to normal. I am quite happy, calm, I am even laughing and smiling and playing with kids. It is really good.

However I cannot figure out if I can take it with Tamoxifen. I wonder if anyone knows?

I’ve searched online and overall there no contradictions but a few sites mentioned that Rhodiola may have mild estrogen elevating properties.

I had ILC, bilateral mastectomy ER/PR + and HER 2 negative.

Thanks for your time and replies.

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hiya, barbamama, could u tell me more about the supplement and where to get it? glad u are feeling better. with love, alex xx

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ps/pm me if u want 2 xx

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hiya,

here are few links:
medicalnewstoday.com/releases/92465.php

drugs.com/npp/rhodiola-rosea.html

indigo-herbs.co.uk/acatalog/Rhodiola_Rosea_Info.html

you can get it from any vitamin supplier. Holland Barret, Victoria health, i-herb etc.

thanks.

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Could you have a word with your BCN to see if she can find out?

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my oncologist says: you can take anything apart form hormonal drugs/supplements.

gosh, it is difficult :frowning:

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As far as i know, taking rhodiola extract and Tamoxifen together is OK.

The main effect of rhodiola rosea extract is energy boosting, immunity enhancing, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer.

Don’t worry about it, you only need to take 400mg~750mg everyday after your breakfast, just remember don’t take it after your dinner, it might cause insomnia problem.