Has anyone ever LOST weight on Tamoxifen?

poopysheep

I'm still so conflicted about this drug.... I've seen so many women here mention that it cause weight gain yet that is not listed as a side effect, what is listed is weight loss although you wouldn't think that reading the anecdotal evidence (this site hahhaha)...

Has anyone actually lost weight on it?

GG27

I lost about 35 lbs on tamox. I did change my diet slightly, only slightly though. Cut out having bread & pasta as often, now it's a treat.

vlnrph

Yes, I dropped some excess pounds a few years ago by increased exercise and no snacking after dinner

amylsp

Weight gain on the anti-hormonals is not a given. But I would think it is effected by each of our individual circumstances. I lost 12 lbs during my 18 months on tamoxifen. However, I did start up my low carb 'diet' again after going off it during chemo. Also, got back into my moderate exercise routine 3x per week. Not sure I would have lost the weight without these lifestyle changes. I've been taking Letrozole (Femera) now for 7 weeks and haven't seen any weight gain. What does seem true to me is that it seems more difficult to lose weight while on these medications. But I think that is true of menopause in general.

KBeee

I lost a few pounds on tamoxifen and was not trying. I do exercise daily and did bake an effort to eat fewer processed foods

Carlsoda

I have been on tamoxifen since August and I haven't gained any weight or lost (I am at a happy weight) but I do eat low carb, high fat and walk a lot. Likely helps with maintaining. Don't be afraid of tamoxifen it really isn't too bad at all!

Lvbugs

I've lost 23# since starting Tamoxifen almost 17 mo ago. I try to be more mindful of what I eat.

poopysheep

Will it kill my periods too.. i'm so done with periods - I could literally live with a litany of SE's to not have a period.

NineTwelve

I lost 18 pounds on Tamoxifen. But I also gave up dairy products (hormones!) and now eat plant-based diet, with a little bit of poultry occasionally, and I almost completely eliminated alcohol (one or two a month now, instead of daily). I also made sure I had a walk every day.

poopysheep

NineTwelve that's awesome good for you.. i've been on a plant based diet for almost 5 years now (way before the big C)...

jackydoo

i lost weight with tamoxifen but with a change of diet, no sugar and watching what i ate, i lsot 10 kg in 6 months

Moderators

jackydoo, welcome to our community. You are fortunate, if you needed to lose that weight. Did you experience a change in appetite?

Paxton29

I felt like I did initially gain a pound or two but then got back to my normal weight. In fact right now I'm a couple of pounds below normal and I haven't changed anything. I think in part I'm lighter in the winter (what we have of it in San Antonio) because our summer humidity adds a couple of pounds. My MO told me I would definitely gain weight on Tamoxifen but luckily that doesn't seem to be true. I'm thin so a couple of pounds isn't a big deal but still.

Now, the hot flashes ....