Nolvadex
tamoxifen
Nolvadex, a trade name for the drug tamoxifen citrate, is a non-steroidal
agent that demonstrates potent anti-estrogenic properties. The drug is
technically an estrogen agonist/antagonist, which competitively binds
to estrogen receptors in various target tissues. With the tamoxifen molecule
bound to this receptor, estrogen is blocked from exerting any action,
and an anti-estrogenic effect is achieved.
Since many forms of breast
cancer are responsive to estrogen, the ability of tamoxifen citrate to
block its action in such cells has proven to be a very effective treatment.
It is also utilized successfully as a preventative measure, taken by
people with an extremely high familial tendency for breast cancer. While
Nolvadex is effective against estrogen, it is not our strongest available
remedy. We now have the drugs Arimidex, Femara, and Aromasin available
to us, which notably prevents estrogen from being manufactured in the
first place. Altering the effect of estrogen in the female body can cause
a level of discomfort, so antiestrogens are most bearable when used after
the point of menopause. Since Nolvadex is milder in comparison, it is
more widely applicable and usually the first treatment option.
- This drug also shows the ability to increase production of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) in the male body.
- When
an aromatase blocker is used, Arimidex is the best choice by far.
- Nolvadex is certainly the most popular anti-estrogen used by athletes today, no doubt because it is simply an effective product.
Side effects:
No acne problems, no water retention, rarely high blood pressure. Nolvadex
is liver toxic.
Effective dosage:
10-30 mg/day
