Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tamoxifen as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Tamoxifen can induce [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tamoxifen as follows: Tamoxifen use carries the risk for clot formation, resulting in deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Individuals can present with symptoms such as, pain and swelling of extremities - especially swelling of the lower extremities with pain in the calf muscle, episode of sudden cough and shortness of breath, episode of chest pain, and any sudden vision changes. So, tamoxifen could be avoided or used [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tamoxifen as follows: Tamoxifen can mimic estrogen hormone with regards to action on estrogen receptors in the uterus and helps with proliferation of endometrium, the inner lining of uterus. Women in menopausal age group, secondary to tamoxifen use and proliferation of the endometrium, can present with vaginal bleeding and stand an increased risk to develop endometrial cancer. So, tamoxifen could be avoided in individuals with history of uterine [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tamoxifen as follows: Do not take tamoxifen, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of tamoxifen. In the event of an allergic response with this medication, report to your physician or other health care personnel, regarding your safety with continuing on intake of tamoxifen. Tamoxifen can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. Tamoxifen intake can lead to induction of liver [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tamoxifen as follows: Vision changes Tamoxifen use can result in damage to the lens proteins with clouding of lens and development of cataracts. This can result in progressively diminishing and blurred vision with haloes around light. Increased risk for development of stroke, secondary to tamoxifen use, can also contribute to the risk for diminishing vision. General allergic reactions                                  Tamoxifen use can result in general allergic reactions, such [...]