Nolvadex

Nolvadex is used for preventing breast cancer.

Nolvadex should be used carefully due to endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma risk. It is not recommended to combine Nolvadex with other medicines in order to avoid undesired circumstances. Do not take Nolvadex together with tamoxifen, letrozole, fluorouracil, rifampin and mitomycin. Notify your doctor of taking any other prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Inform your doctor of having experienced health problems like irregular or abnormal menstrual periods, difficulty breathing, chest pain, unusual weakness, and allergies. Inform your medical specialist if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. It is not recommended to take Nolvadex without doctor's approval. Talk to your doctor if you are nursing newborn in order to avoid unexpected consequences.

Nolvadex may be taken with or without food. Use this medicine exactly as directed by your medical specialist. Do not stop or start taking this medicine without your doctor's approval. This medicine should be stored in dark and dry place at a room temperature. Try to take your dose of Nolvadex at the same time daily. This will increase the effect of treatment. If you missed your regular dose, wait for the next scheduled time to take tablet. Do not take two doses at once. Follow the dosing and intake frequency exactly under the prescription of your doctor.

Warning for women: Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or nursing baby. Pravachol may affect fetus and newborn baby. Ingredients of Nolvadex pass into breast milk and may result in death of newborn. Discuss with your medical specialist possible risks of using this medicine when you are planning to become pregnant.

Contact your medical specialist or apply for emergency help if any of side effects listed below took place.

• vaginal discharge
• weight loss
• diarrhea
• hot flashes
• irregular menstrual cycles
• unusual bleeding
• bruising
• fever
• sore throat

If you take too much.

Nolvadex overdose may cause dizziness, shakiness and irregular heartbeat. Apply for emergency help in your local poison control center in case if overdose occurred.

Additional information

Keep this drug away from the reach of children and pets. Do not give this medicine to others for whom it was not prescribed.

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