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Nolvadex Side Effects Center: Detailed Datasheet
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: tamoxifen citrate
- Brand Name: Nolvadex
Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) side effects drug center
Nolvadex Side Effects Center
What Is Nolvadex?
Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate) is a nonsteroidal antiestrogen used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic breast cancer), to treat breast cancer in certain patients after surgery and radiation therapy, and to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients.
What Are Side Effects of Nolvadex?
Common side effects of Nolvadex include:
- hot flashes,
- flushing,
- changes in menstrual periods,
- nausea,
- leg cramps,
- abdominal cramps,
- bone pain,