Drugs to Avoid in Women Taking Tamoxifen

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Drugs to Avoid in Women Taking Tamoxifen

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: Because tamoxifen exerts its beneficial effects through an active metabolite, any drugs interacting with its metabolism can blunt its effects and should be avoided.

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