How do you take tamoxifen liquid?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once or twice daily for 5 years, or as directed by your doctor. Daily dosages greater than 20 milligrams are usually divided in half and taken twice a day, in the morning and evening, or as directed by your doctor.

What are the doses of tamoxifen?

For breast cancer: Adults—20 to 40 milligrams (mg) per day. Doses greater than 20 mg are given as 2 divided doses per day (morning and evening). Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

How much tamoxifen citrate should I take?

For patients with breast cancer, the recommended daily dose is 20-40 mg. Dosages greater than 20 mg per day should be given in divided doses (morning and evening).

Does Nolvadex come in liquid form?

Tamoxifen is available in two forms: a pill taken once a day (brand name: Nolvadex) or a liquid form (brand name: Soltamox).

Why is tamoxifen after bilateral mastectomy?

Your oncologist is right with the treatment plan. Tamoxifen is known to cause increased disease free survival in patients with breast cancer after they have under gone mastectomy. It is also known to decrease the incidence of breast cancer in high risk group patients.

Does tamoxifen cause fatigue?

Tamoxifen has side effects. Common side effects are hot flashes, vaginal dryness and vaginal discharge. Some women report irregular menstrual periods, headaches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and menopausal like symptoms.

How much does tamoxifen cost?

This tamoxifen price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies. The cost for tamoxifen oral tablet 10 mg is around $18 for a supply of 60 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit.

What is tamoxifen prescribed for?

Tamoxifen blocks the actions of estrogen, a female hormone. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow. Tamoxifen is used to treat some types of breast cancer in men and women.