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Uses
Nolvadex is used in the treatment and prevention of Breast cancer.
How it Works
Nolvadex works by blocking the effects of estrogen. Estrogen is a natural female hormone in breast tissue. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow thus Nolvadex blocks Estrogen stopping the growth of breast cancer cells.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Nolvadex may suffer from such side effects; Nausea, Fatigue, Skin rash, Chest Pain, Chills Fluid retention, Vaginal bleeding, Hot flashes, Anxiety, Vaginal discharge