I was on Aromasin for 4 years and am supposed to be on tamoxifen but was tired of these drugs. I am now going to start taking the tamoxifen. How will the side effects impact my brain? I am in an EMBA program...I HATED the confusion brought on by Aromasin. Can I expect something similar? How can I mitigate brain impact?
Hello! Tamoxifen has another mechanism of action comparing to aroma sin, but both have an aim, to reduce the estrogen effect on breasts. Confusion as a direct side effect is registered for none of the Chat Doctor.  The most frequent side effects of tamoxifen are the hot flashes, vaginal discharges, menstrual disturbances. Depression and fatigue are found in less than 2% and 4% of people using tamoxifen. Meanwhile, with the use of aroma sin, fatigue and depression are the side effects seen more often. Other frequent side effects of aroma sin are anxiety and insomnia. Tamoxifen does not have any other side effect (at least studied ones) that can give you the confusion that you felt by aroma sin. Confusion as a direct side effect is registered for none of the