TAMOXIFEN CITRATE

Drug Name: TAMOXIFEN CITRATE

TAMOXIFEN CITRATE DESCRIPTION:
TAMOXIFEN - ORAL (ta-MOX-ih-fen)

COMMON TAMOXIFEN CITRATE BRAND NAME(S):
Nolvadex

TAMOXIFEN CITRATE SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, hot flashes, weight gain or headache may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly abnormal vaginal bleeding or irregular periods, vaginal discharge, groin pain or vision changes. Unlikely but report promptly vomiting or rash. Very unlikely but report promptly dark urine or yellowing eyes and skin, easy bruising, persistent sore throat, fever, mental/mood changes, trouble breathing, unusual tiredness, leg pain or swelling. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE TAMOXIFEN CITRATE:
TAMOXIFEN CITRATE: Take TAMOXIFEN CITRATE by mouth exactly as prescribed for the full treatment period.

TAMOXIFEN CITRATE USES:
Tamoxifen is a drug that blocks the action of the hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women.

TAMOXIFEN CITRATE PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of eye problems, blood disorders, cancers, liver disease or any allergies. Use reliable birth control (e.g., proven barrier methods) during treatment and for at least two months after treatment. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. TAMOXIFEN CITRATE is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using TAMOXIFEN CITRATE. It is not known if TAMOXIFEN CITRATE is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using TAMOXIFEN CITRATE is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

TAMOXIFEN CITRATE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include shakiness and dizziness.

TAMOXIFEN CITRATE NOTES:
Keep all doctor and lab visits because it is important you have your progress monitored.

MISSED TAMOXIFEN CITRATE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

TAMOXIFEN CITRATE STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.