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Femara and Zoloft

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Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Boston - MA

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Femara and Zoloft

by marti27, Jun 02, 2009 07:54PM

I recently read that some anti-depressants can interfere with Tamoxifen. Would this apply to Femara as well?
Interfere meaning it negates the effectivess of femara.
Thank you.
Marti

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by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.

, Jun 15, 2009 05:46AM

Dear Marti
I am not aware of that. The action of tamoxifen and femara is to block estrogen receptors. Antidepressants have a different target. However, you should double check with your oncologist.
best wishes

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