Nolvadex . 10 mg .50 tablets

Nolvadex WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Each tablet contains 10 mg of tamoxifen tamoxifen.

Clomid is used for treating breast cancer.

Tamoxifen is sold in packs of 30 or 50 tablets.

Do not take Nolvadex

 If you have ever had an allergic reaction to tamoxifen or to any of its ingredients.

 If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

Tamoxifen should not be given to children.

Pay particular attention to:

 If you take contraceptive measures should be aware that some contraceptives are affected by tamoxifen. Please contact your doctor.

If you have abnormal vaginal bleeding or other gynecological symptoms while taking Nolvadex and for some time afterwards. This is because a number of changes in the endometrium, some may be serious and even cancer.

 If you go into hospital, let the medical staff know you are taking Nolvadex.

Pregnancy and lactation

Clomid should not be taken by patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

You must not become pregnant during treatment with Nolvadex.

Driving and operating machinery

Nolvadex tablets is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

HOW TO TAKE Nolvadex?

Follow your doctor's instructions about when and how to take the tablets.

The usual dose for breast cancer is 20 mg to 40 mg daily.

Nolvadex is generally taken once or twice daily.

Try to take the medicine at the same time each day.

Do not stop taking your tablets even if you feel well, unless your doctor advises you to do so.

If you take Clomid more than they should

If you take more than your normal dose, contact your doctor immediately or nearest hospital.

If you forget to take a dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember but do not take two doses at once.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

 Hot flashes

Menstrual disorders

 Vaginal bleeding

 Changes in the endometrium, which can lead to vaginal bleeding

 Fibrosis, which may appear as discomfort in the pelvic or vaginal bleeding.

Cancer of the endometrium or uterus

 Vaginal itching

 Vaginal Prolapse

 Stomach problems

 Headache

 Sensitivity to light

Fluid retention

 Hypertriglyceridaemia in some cases with pancreatitis

 Skin rashes, itching, or peeling skin

 Hair Loss

 Liver problems such as jaundice

 Disturbances in vision

 Difficulties in vision due to cataracts, changes in the cornea or retinal disease.

 Ovarian cysts

Increased risk of occurrence of thrombosis

 Inflammation of the lungs, which can manifest as pneumonia, shortness of breath or cough.

Stiff legs

 Sudden weakness or paralysis of the arms or legs, sudden difficulty speaking, walking, difficulty holding objects or difficulty thinking, all of which can occur because blood flow to the cerebral vessels is reduced. These symptoms could be signs of a stroke.

IMMEDIATELY stop taking Nolvadex in the following cases, tell your doctor:

 If you experience difficulties with breathing / or swelling of the face, lips, tongue and / or throat.

 If swollen hands, feet or ankles you

 In case of urticaria