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I’ll be starting tamoxifen this weekend and am planning on taking it in the evening before bed to help minimize side effects hopefully.

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Somerset, WI

When do you find is the best time to take as far as side effects? Everything I read says pm is better than am. Thank you!

October 11, 2024
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I took the other AI's in the evening, tamoxifen I have been taking in the morning. But only side affect so far is a discharge, so if I took it in the evening maybe I would have most of it at night. I wonder, should I skip a pill to start taking in eve?

October 11, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

I have no clue. If I took it, it was via my port, which was infused in the morning at the infusion center

October 11, 2024
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The best time to take tamoxifen can vary from person to person. Here are some insights from others' experiences:

- Some people find taking tamoxifen in the evening helps minimize side effects like nausea, allowing them to sleep through any discomfort
- Others prefer taking it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances and Show Full Answer

The best time to take tamoxifen can vary from person to person. Here are some insights from others' experiences:

- Some people find taking tamoxifen in the evening helps minimize side effects like nausea, allowing them to sleep through any discomfort.
- Others prefer taking it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances and report better sleep quality.
- There isn't enough research to definitively say whether taking it in the morning or evening impacts side effects.

It's important to discuss with your oncologist to determine the best time for you.

October 11, 2024

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