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July 19, 2023
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Many members of MyBCTeam have discussed their experiences with drinking alcohol while taking tamoxifen. Some have reported conflicting advice from their healthcare providers. For example, one member mentioned that their breast surgeon advised them to stop drinking, while their oncologist suggested they could drink in Show Full Answer

Many members of MyBCTeam have discussed their experiences with drinking alcohol while taking tamoxifen. Some have reported conflicting advice from their healthcare providers. For example, one member mentioned that their breast surgeon advised them to stop drinking, while their oncologist suggested they could drink in moderation. It's important to talk to your healthcare team about your specific situation to get personalized advice.

July 13, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

No . Alcohol can make symptoms worse and it can interfer with how well tamoxifen works .

July 19, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

I did not I felt like I had enough going on so I didn’t. Do I think you can have a drink yes but watch what it is as alcohol can trigger hot flashes.

July 19, 2023

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