Has any-one else suffered with frequent UTIs on Tamoxifen? I have been on Tamox for two and a half years
and have been on so many courses of antibiotics in this time. Had never had UTI before Breast Cancer!
My G.P. said tamox can cause this problem but hospital consultant said no connection!
Thanks x
Hi Jiggyoo
I’m also suffering from UTIs and am now on another course of antibiotics. I’m on anastrozole, not tamoxifen. My GP said it probably is the drug and both anastrozole and tamoxifen do similar things. It’s stange that two doctors have said it’s likely when your consultant says the opposite.
Someone told me she uses a lubricant called Replens MD; it’s oestrogen and hormone free and she said it works for her as she’s also been suffering since taking anastrozole. I mentioned Replens to my doctor but she said it’s used more if you have itching, burning and dryness. She wants to see if a different antibiotic will be more effective before we discuss alternative treatment. You can get Replens on prescription by the way. I googled Lloyds pharmacy and you can also buy it over the counter but talk to your doctor who may give you a prescription if he/she thinks it’ll do some good.
Hope that helps
Kathy x