I started Tamox only three days ago after a lot of soul searching… too early to notice anything yet but I have seen people discussing different manufacturers with different SE and what seems to be different product quality. Mine says “Tilomed Laboratories”. Does anybody know about it or has any advice?
Also, I decided on a morning intake because having it at breakfast guarantees I won’t forget. However, sometimes I wake up a lot earlier and to avoid taking it too early end up taking it later than usual. Do you have to take it at exactly the same time every day, or up to one hour sooner or later makes no diff? I know I should discuss this with the relevant medical staff but they are hard to get hold of. Thanks a lot.
Sam, while I wait for replies I may ask your BCN about this latest concern too!
Hi,
no-one ever mentioned anything apart from take it about the same time of day as in morning or evening. I take mine before I go to bed as advised I would sleep through any problems but my bedtime varies a lot. My boss takes it in the morning so that she has time to remember it. Doc reminded me that the proteactive effect of tamoxifen stays with you so not a problem if you forget one. I have a sign blu tacked to my kitchen cupboard to remind me, but still forgot once and got in a panic!
I am on nolvadex, which is being discontinued so looking for a new brand. Hope you stay ok with your
Lily x
Thanks Lily! BCC nurse also confirmed as long as it is the same time of day (i.e. morning, night, etc.) it does not have to be exactly the same hour.
Let’s see how I get on!
All the best