A liquid form of the hormonal therapy Tamoxifen is now available for women who have difficultly swallowing pills.
Soltamox, the brand name for liquid Tamoxifen, was approved by the FDA in October. Some women develop dysphagia, difficultly or painful swallowing, during or after chemotherapy and radiation treatments. These women might cut or crush up their pills in order to be able to swallow them. This can impact how the body absorbs the medication and the overall effectiveness of Tamoxifen.
Some women skip doses or avoid taking the pills all together. The new delivery method for Tamoxifen may help you if you suffer from dysphagia and your doctor recommends that you take hormonal therapy.
The medication is sugar free, clear and colorless. It tastes and smells like licorice and aniseed. Liquid and pill form Tamoxifen have the same side effects.
