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Ocala, FL

Time is coming that my doctor will put me on a hormone suppressor and I want to take tamoxifen because it’s tier 2on my insurance formulary. Which looks like the cheapest . Any info on u ladies that have been taking this for awhile? Pros/Cons on this subject? Any thing to add or suggest?
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September 4, 2018
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With the Anastrozole, be mindful,of your bone health. Anastrozole causes osteoporosis.

September 4, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

I worked hard not to gain weight. I started at 140 and am 5’9”. So I was rather thin. I gained bout 20lbs. I work out 5 days a week and eat very healthy so I was surprised I gained the weight. After I went off it took a while but I am back down to 140 again and feel fantastic!!!

September 9, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

Ok thanks for ur answer. I did some research and the studies show that Anastrazole showed slightly better long term results. Is there anything they say to take to stave off the joint pain.

September 4, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

I also tolerated Tamoxifen pretty well. My hot flashes (which I had prior to starting Tamoxifen) are more frequent and more intense, but felt it was better than the alternative. Also attempting to lose weight is hard for me. Was recently switched from Tamoxifen to Anastrazole which I am having a little harder time tolerating (joint pain). So hang in there.

September 4, 2018
A MyBCTeam Member

You have to do what feels right for you.............

September 5, 2018

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