Soltamox

Generic name:tamoxifen [ ta-MOX-i-fen ]
Drug classes:Hormones / antineoplastics, Selective estrogen receptor modulators

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 23, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Soltamox?

Soltamox is used to treat some types of breast cancer in men and women. This medicine is also used to lower a woman's chance of developing breast cancer if she has a high risk (such as a family history of breast cancer).

Soltamox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Taking Soltamox may increase your risk of uterine cancer, liver cancer, stroke, or a blood clot in the lung, which can be fatal.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Soltamox if you are allergic to it.

May harm an unborn baby. You may need a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant. Use birth control while using Soltamox and for at least 2 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

To prevent pregnancy while using Soltamox, use a barrier form of birth control: condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, or contraceptive sponge. Avoid using hormonal birth control, including birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings.

You should not use Soltamox to reduce your risk of breast cancer if you also take warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a stroke or blood clot;

• liver disease;

• high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);

• cataracts;

• chemotherapy; or

• if you also use anastrozole or letrozole.

Taking Soltamox may increase your risk of uterine cancer, liver cancer, stroke, or a blood clot in the lung, which can be fatal. Talk with your doctor about your own risks.

Do not breastfeed while using Soltamox, and for at least 3 months after your last dose.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take Soltamox?

Follow all directions on your presc...