Tamoxifen allergy

biker15

I started Tamoxifen treatment 3 weeks ago. How soon would a possible allergic reaction appear? I am having some itching and swelling around my eyes and I'm not sure if it could be the Tamoxifen or something else.

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Terizych

I had an allegy too, I switched to Arimidex and I'm not having any problems. I was itching so bad my skin felt like it was crawling. I would switch

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japdip

I would expect the symptoms would occur sooner than the 3 weeks you mention. This type of allergic reaction is listed as a side effect but you might explore other options if that is the only area of concern. Regards .....

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