The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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ISSUE 1314
ISSUE 1314
June 15, 2009
Issue 1314
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In Brief: Tamoxifen and SSRI Interactions
June 15, 2009 (Issue: 1314)
Use of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is common in women taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, and others) for breast cancer, both to treat depression and to decrease hot flashes. However, tamoxifen must be metabolized by CYP2D6 to become...more
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