TAMOXIFEN CITRATE, (NOLVADEX) works for treating breast cancer. TAMOXIFEN is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. It’s a doctor’s prescription (TAMOXIFEN CITRATE) medicine.

AstraZeneca Pharma Ltd. in UK mfg NOLVADEX. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. NOLVADEX Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

The most common side effects of TAMOXIFEN CITRATE are:

Hot flashes, nausea, leg cramps, muscle aches, hair thinning, headache. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including vision changes (such as blurred vision), eye pain, easy bruising/bleeding, mental/mood changes, swelling of ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat), signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn’t stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine).

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.