due to breast cancer, just wondered if anyone has side effects taking this medication, i have really skinny arms and legs but have put on a lot of weight around my middle, a lot of peaple ask if i'm pregnant which really upsets me, i tend to hide away indoors, could it be the tablets causing it? i dont eat a lot nad no more than i ate before, is this normal?
2007-11-18 23:38:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
thanks all for your answers, will get it checked out.
2007-11-19 09:40:33 · update #1
Yes it is one of the side effects of taking TAMOXIFEN.
Tamoxifen is a synthetic compound similar to estrogen. It mimics the action of estrogen on the bones and uterus, but blocks the effects of estrogen on breast tissue. Tamoxifen is used as adjuvant hormonal therapy immediately after surgery in early stages of breast cancer and in advanced metastatic breast cancer (stages III and above) in women. Some of the side effects of this drug is - weight gain and patients using tamoxifen for long periods of adjuvant therapy may face unwanted effects years into therapy, which warrant discontinued use of the drug. Some of these effects include possible increased risk of developing liver adenoma as well as increased risk of uterine (endometrial) cancer. For this reason only your tummy has increased.
Since you say you are taking Tamoxifen for the past two years I feel you can consult your Oncologist and discontinue the same and also tell him your problem and take his advice. Best of luck-
2007-11-18 23:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ive been on tamoxifen for the past 7 months I also have gained weight. Don't have skinny arms or legs most of the weight has been gained in the middle and the hip area. Asked my oncologist and he said that tamoxifen will cause the weight gain. There's not much that we can do unless we stop taking the meds. My oncologist just laughed and said maybe he could put me on a diet. I didn't think that was too funny.
2007-11-19 01:25:09 · answer #2 · answered by sunshine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal my mum had breast cancer and was on the same pills for yrs she also has skinny arms and legs and ended up with a big stomach she has tried diets but cant get rid of it i guess it 's a really bad side effect shes still like that now but has got used to it or try getting some help at a gym or something see if that helps goodluck.
2007-11-18 23:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by baby dust for me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope that you are doing well otherwise with your current management. There is no evidence from the data sheet that tamoxifen actually causes weight gain. It can sometimes produce water retention. Occasionally weight may be gained as a consequence of a eating more either due to a increased appetite or mild nausea - "to settle the stomach"
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2016-09-29 12:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by gaub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-11-18 23:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by Pat R 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should be discussing this problem with your Oncologist whom you should be seeing at least once a year for a check up on your cancer.
2007-11-18 23:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have heard tamaxifan does cause you to put on weight i no that for sure
2007-11-22 09:45:16 · answer #8 · answered by yorkiefamily2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋