Tamoxifen and High Triglycerides WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Tamoxifen and High Triglycerides


Tamoxifen can have a number of side effects and in particular it can cause high triglycerides.1 These levels can rapidly increase in the blood when taking this drug.1 This side effect mostly affects women.1

Fast Facts:

  • This drug is also known as Nolvadex, Istubal, and Valodex.1
  • High triglyceride levels can increase the risk for heart disease.2
  • Normal triglyceride levels are less than 150 milligrams per deciliter, or less than 1.7 mmol/L.2

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wikipedia: Tamoxifen - Side Effects
  2. 2.0 2.1 Mayo Clinic: Why Do High Triglycerides Matter?

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