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A common antidepressant weakens or cancels the beneficial effects of a standard treatment for breast cancer, according to a study released Tuesday. Women who take the mood drug paroxetine -- better known by its brand names Paxil and Seroxat -- at the same time as the breast cancer medication tamoxifen face an increased risk of death, researchers reported.
hoodmaker
Fri Feb 12, 2010 07:42 PM
i have been put on effexor xr 150 mg for the hotflashes asscoiated with taking tamoxifen, can you please tell me if this antidepressant is in the same category? the effexor has worked very well for the hotflashes. my breast cancer is her2+ and i am to take tamoxifen for 5 years, thanks for any info.
Fri Feb 12, 2010 07:47 PM
i just found my answer on another post, thanks
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