Tamoxifen Citrate

What is tamoxifen citrate?

Tamoxifen citrate is an aromatase inhibitor used by the performance enhancers to prevent estrogen related side effects such as gynecomastia, excessive water retention and acne. It is also efficient in the post cycle therapy, and in this sense it is very popular among other aromatase inhibitors. Tamoxifen citrate has other clinical uses, such as for the treatment of estrogen dependent tumors such as breast cancer in women. However, we will discuss its use within anabolic steroid cycles. Tamoxifen citrate is a potent anti-estrogen agent. Athletes use it for protecting from estrogen side effects that may result after conversion of aromatase enzyme to estrogen.

Brand names

Tamoxifen citrate is the active ingredient of the popular drug Nolvadex. It has another trade name: Nolva, and it contains the same active ingredient. Tamoxifen citrate (Nolvaxyl) is produced by the pharmaceutical company- AstraZeneca. Avoid counter fakes.

Contraindications and warnings

·Tamoxifen citrate is contraindicated in people with known hypersensitivity to this drug; it may cause afterwards anaphylactic reactions or other skin allergic reactions. Avoid the drug if this is the case.

·Do not take tamoxifen citrate if you have pre-existent liver or renal diseases. Tamoxifen citrate may be toxic to the liver and worsen the existing medical condition.

·Tamoxifen citrate is contraindicated in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Discuss with a doctor about all the potential side effects to the baby if the use of the drug is absolutely necessary.

General facts about tamoxifen citrate

Tamoxifen citrate is one of the most popular anti-estrogen drugs amongst athletes. It is not toxic and it is very efficient in reducing estrogen and blocking it from further action. Though, it also depends on the tolerance to the drug, to some athletes it may not prove as efficient as to others. If it does not prove to be 100% efficient to your condition, either increase the doses or change it with another aromatase inhibitor agent.

Tamoxifen citrate works well when stacked with oxymetholone, but it may work well with other steroids and testosterone compounds but administered in different doses.

Tamoxifen citrate is efficient when used at the end of a steroid cycle. Since most of the steroids have the ability to suppress the natural production of testosterone, tamoxifen citrate may increase the level of hormone and in this way prevent estrogenic side effects.

One important thing about tamoxifen citrate is that it can turn the estrogen level very low and cause some changes in the sexual desire. It is very important to control the doses of tamoxifen in order to avoid such consequences.

It is considered that tamoxifen citrate is also very useful during a diet, since it helps in the burning of fat.

Exercise caution to the medicines that you take while on therapy with tamoxifen citrate. It is not recommended to take tamoxifen with oral anticoagulants, coumarin-type blood thinners and other medicines that may interact and cause side effects. Ask a pharmacist or a physician more information about interaction with other medicines.

Effective doses and indications of use

Tamoxifen citrate is a drug that comes in form of tablets. It is indicated to take the tablets before administering the steroid, so that by the time you administer the steroid it got a steady plasma level in the blood and respond quickly to blocking the estrogen. Each athlete may even start taking tamoxifen four weeks before starting the steroid cycle. It is recommended to take tamoxifen citrate two times a day. It may be taken with water during meals. It has to be swallowed, not chewed or divided in several doses. The recommended dose is 10-30mg daily. Generally, even a dose of 10mg per day is sufficient for providing good results in preventing estrogen related side effects; however, the dose also depends on how strong the anabolic steroid is and how the body reacts to it. This is the reason one may take a higher dose than 10mg daily.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

If you forgot to take a dose of tamoxifen citrate; do not worry, take it as soon as you remember. It is not indicated to take a double dose to make up for the skipped one. If it is already too late to take the missed dose, leave it and follow your normal schedule.

Remember that tamoxifen citrate still remains in the blood for a period of time; therefore there is no need to double the dose to increase the level of drug in the blood.

Possible side effects with tamoxifen citrate

Like any other aromatase inhibitor, tamoxifen citrate may cause side effects. These are specific to this category of drugs and may be controlled by decreasing the dose and changing the dosing schedule. Although, there might be side effects that may develop months after tamoxifen citrate was used. The most common side effect with tamoxifen citrate is suppression of natural estrogen levels that may affect the immune system and lipid profile. Usually, this side effect is has an increased incidence when the individual takes the drug for a prolonged period of time. It may also decrease the level of cholesterol and cause cardio-vascular side effects. In order to avoid such reactions, it is recommended to assess periodically the level of cholesterol and other indicators and take immediate action if there is the case. Another possible side effect with tamoxifen citrate is the decrease in libido. It happens because tamoxifen has the ability to reduce estrogen up to 98 per cent and inhibit the user’s libido.

Other side effects that may occur while on therapy with tamoxifen citrate are related to the tolerance to the drug. Due to the way the body reacts to it one may experience fatigue, stomach upset or unusual abdominal pain, anxiety, headache and others. It is a normal thing, and such adverse reactions are the body’s response to the drug.

How to store tamoxifen citrate?

Keep the medicine at the room temperature. Try to avoid the direct sunlight exposure and moisture. Store the tablets out of the reach of children and pets. Safely discard the unused or no longer needed tablets. If you have any questions ask a pharmacist or physician.