is nolvadex and tamoxifen the same?
Nolvadex is the trade name for Tamoxifen. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name Nolvadex when referring to the generic drug name Tamoxifen. Drug type: Nolvadex is a hormone therapy. This medication is classified as an "anti-estrogen." (For more detail, see "How this drug works" section below).