My mum is currently taking Tamoxifen following treatment for breast cancer and has developed a severe rash. The McMillan nurse says that she hasn't seen anything like it before as a reaction to Tamoxifen so I wondered whether anyone else has to rule it out as the cause.
2006-10-30 05:30:02 · 7 answers · asked by strawberri_shortcake 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
A rash is definitely included in the possible side-effects of Tamoxifen. Has your mum just started taking it? Allergies typically start after the second dose. Get her to see a GP urgently, even tonight if possible - she may need some steroid treatment if the rash is severe. Because of the breast cancer her immune system may already be low, especially if she's recently had chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. The prescribing doctor will probably need to fill in the 'yellow card' at the back of the British National Formulary - this is the book that doctors use to prescribe drugs. They list all the known side-effects and if a severe one develops they should let the BNF know so that can be included in the next edition. Hopefully your mum will be given an alternative to Tamoxifen and make a good recovery. Good luck :)
2006-10-30 05:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Soozy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 5 years of taking tamoxifen, I did not have rash problems but the hot fashes were a major problem!
2006-10-30 07:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by maj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Tamoxifen. I never got a rash. My mood however changed dramatically. I said something to the doctor. He told me that was one of the rare side effects. He switched me to Femara. I like to let people know that. I felt much better exactly 3 weeks after I stopped taking it. Hope your mom has many more years to come.
2006-10-30 13:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by hello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a rash. I'm not sure if it is from the tamoxifen. I think mine might be from the radiation I had. I went to a dermatologist, and he diagnosed me with lichen plantus. I am taking a steriod cream to get rid of the rash. My rash itches a lot.
2006-10-30 07:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by mickey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen a lot of patients wlth cancer of the breast on tamoxifen , I'm still to come across one with the rash you have desribed.Is she on other drugs?
2006-10-30 06:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by Aushbaba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mum takes tamoxifen tablets too but she is fine
she has now been taking theem for 3 years
maybe shes allergic to one of the ingredients
i think they might contain asparine or something?
hope ur mum gets better
xx
2006-10-30 05:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by twinkle star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never heard of a reaction to it before - poor thing shes going through enough without that happening to her.
2006-10-30 05:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by shariwharton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋