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Suggest Treatment For Osteoporosis

Hello my name is Patricia. I had breast cancer last year and was taking anastrozole. I found out I have osteoporosis and taking this family of drugs is very bad for my bones. I stopped taking it and now my doctor wants me to try tamoxifin(sp). I just don t know this drug any suggestions?
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Hi,

Tamoxifen is a good drug with lesser side effects. You need to supplement with calcium and multivitamins.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anusha Molugu, Anesthesiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Osteoporosis

Hi, Tamoxifen is a good drug with lesser side effects. You need to supplement with calcium and multivitamins. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anusha Molugu, Anesthesiologist