This factsheet should help you to discuss any queries about your treatment and its side effects with your doctor or nurse, as they are in the best position to help and advise you. Because people react to drugs in different ways it is not possible to predict who is going to have side effects. Most people have few side effects with Toremifene but you may experience the following side effects in varying degrees. Sometimes the flushes will gradually lessen over the first few months but some women continue to have them for as long as they take Toremifene. There are a number of ways to help reduce or control hot flushes and sweats.
Some women find it helpful to avoid or cut down on tea, coffee, nicotine and alcohol.
Recent research suggests that progesterone may be very helpful in controlling this unpleasant side effect. If you are having very troublesome hot flushes do not hesitate to discuss some of these treatments with your doctor. Feelings of sickness and indigestion. Although nausea is quite common initially it usually wears off after a few weeks. Weight gain Weight gain can be a side effect of Toremifene and this is often due to water retention.