Tamoxifen and Celexa?

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jag51
jag51 Member Posts: 24
edited June 2019 in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

Hi all: I just finished rads, had a blood draw and th oncologist will be putting me on Tamoxifen. I am also taking Celexa (Citalopram) and I am concerned about taking both together. I see the oncologist on the 24th. Has anyone been on BOTH antidepressants and Tamoxifen??

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited June 2019

    Hi jag!

    You may want to check with your doctor about taking antidepressants with tamoxifen -- some versions can affect how tamoxifen works. See this study: Taking Antidepressant With Tamoxifen Reduces Tamoxifen's Effectiveness

    Also, the main Breastcancer.org site's page on Anxiety states:

    "If you are taking tamoxifen, talk to your doctor about which antidepressants are safe for you to take. Some antidepressants -- including Paxil, Wellbutrin (chemical name: bupropion), Prozac (chemical name: fluoxetine), Cymbalta (chemical name: duloxetine), and Zoloft (chemical name: sertraline) -- interfere with the body's ability to convert tamoxifen into its active form, preventing you from getting the full benefit of tamoxifen. For more information, please visit the Tamoxifen page."

    We hope this helps!

    --The Mods

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  • jag51
    jag51 Member Posts: 24
    edited June 2019

    I have an appointment with the oncologist tomorrow. I've been reading about side effects of tamoxifen and now I am a lilt nervous about taking it. No way do I want to go through nausea!! Is anyone on this group taking it and what are your side effects??

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  • Tmh0921
    Tmh0921 Member Posts: 714
    edited June 2019

    Celexa is fine with Tamoxifen, I was on Zoloft and my oncologist had my Psychiatrist change my meds because Zoloft interferes with Tamoxifen. Celexa does not interfere, it also helps with some side effects like hot flashes.

    Taking Tamoxifen is different for everyone. Some women have no side effects, some have mild side effects, and others have a lot of side effects. You have to make the decision that is best for you, your risk, and your quality of life.


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  • edj3
    edj3 Member Posts: 2,076
    edited June 2019

    Hi jag51, you can find a lot of good information from others on tamoxifen in this post.

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  • jag51
    jag51 Member Posts: 24
    edited June 2019

    I just took my first Tamoxifen pill this morning. No side effects yet. Hopefully won't have any!

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  • Daylightdancer666
    Daylightdancer666 Member Posts: 50
    edited June 2019

    I've only been taking this tamafloxin for few few days but citalopram since 20013 but recently upped my dose. I have not noticed abnormal side effects just common ones x

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