Memory Issues with Tamoxifen?

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MR

Community Member

a year ago

Has anyone else had memory issues while taking Tamoxifen? My primary doctor told me Tamoxifen can cause memory issues! I thought I was developing Alzheimer’s! It runs in my family but was relieved once visiting my primary doctor! I have 3 more years of taking Tamoxifen! I wish there was an alternative without side effects of memory loss.

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Memory changes during tamoxifen treatment are more common than many people realize, and it's wonderful that your primary doctor was able to provide that reassurance and context. Many others in this community have shared similar experiences with cognitive changes while on hormone therapy, so you're definitely not alone in this journey.

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JG

Community Member

9 months ago

I definitely had brain fog the first few months but then it stopped

CA

Community Member

9 months ago

I was on anastrozole for about 12 weeks,I couldn't remember where I was or where I had been

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CA

Community Member

5 months ago

Memory changes during tamoxifen treatment are more common than many people realize, and it's wonderful that your primary doctor was able to provide that reassurance and context. Many others in this community have shared similar experiences with cognitive changes while on hormone therapy, so you're definitely not alone in this journey.

Memory Issues with Tamoxifen?

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