So many people here are so quick to hop on tamoxifen in pct. Understandable, it works. Does anyone here actually understand that tamoxifen is classified as a medication known to prolong the qtc interval? Prolonging the qtc interval can place your heart into a deadly rhythm, called torsades de pointes.
Now, many medications prolong the qt interval. The problem lies when you combine more than one medication that has the ability to prolong the qt interval. The risk is very very very low with just one medication, and unless you have cardiac issues, I wouldn't bat an eye to it. BUT, many medications that you may not be aware of, like benedryl, cialis, SSRIs, certain antibiotics, etc. have the ability to prolong the qt interval.
The point of this is, if running tamoxifen in pct, check any and all medications your take. Stupid little meds you may not think twice about can put you at great risk. Survival from Tdp is not very likely unless you are already in the hospital.
Many people take prescriptive medications. You need to check yourself for these sorts of interactions because your physician and pharmacist are not going to no you take tamoxifen. Also use a medication interaction checker when you are taking AIs, SERMs, Cialis, Pramipexole, dostinex, etc. They do not come without issues. Be responsible.
I take a high risk medication that prolongs the qt interval, in addition to a moderate risk medication (All medically prescribed) but I also take carvedilol, and alpha/beta blocker which shortens the QT interval.
*Also, take into account tamoxifen is hepatotoxic to a degree as well.
Now, many medications prolong the qt interval. The problem lies when you combine more than one medication that has the ability to prolong the qt interval. The risk is very very very low with just one medication, and unless you have cardiac issues, I wouldn't bat an eye to it. BUT, many medications that you may not be aware of, like benedryl, cialis, SSRIs, certain antibiotics, etc. have the ability to prolong the qt interval.
The point of this is, if running tamoxifen in pct, check any and all medications your take. Stupid little meds you may not think twice about can put you at great risk. Survival from Tdp is not very likely unless you are already in the hospital.
Many people take prescriptive medications. You need to check yourself for these sorts of interactions because your physician and pharmacist are not going to no you take tamoxifen. Also use a medication interaction checker when you are taking AIs, SERMs, Cialis, Pramipexole, dostinex, etc. They do not come without issues. Be responsible.
I take a high risk medication that prolongs the qt interval, in addition to a moderate risk medication (All medically prescribed) but I also take carvedilol, and alpha/beta blocker which shortens the QT interval.
*Also, take into account tamoxifen is hepatotoxic to a degree as well.