Warnings


What may interact with Tamoxifen?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-cisapride
-dronedarone
-pimozide
-thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-anastrozole
-certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-letrozole
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (abnormal heart rhythm)
-paroxetine
-rifampin
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Tamoxifen?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-blood clots
-blood disease
-cataracts or impaired eyesight
-endometriosis
-high calcium levels
-high cholesterol
-irregular menstrual cycles
-liver disease
-stroke
-uterine fibroids
-an unusual reaction to tamoxifen, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Tamoxifen?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need regular pelvic exams, breast exams, and mammograms. If you are taking this medicine to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer, you should know that this medicine does not prevent all types of breast cancer. If breast cancer or other problems occur, there is no guarantee that it will be found at an early stage.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 2 months after stopping it. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for 3 months after stopping it.
This medicine may interfere with the ability to have a child. Talk with your doctor or health care professional if you are concerned about your fertility.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.