Question: is nolvadex the same as tamoxifen?
Answer: Nolvadex is the trade name for Tamoxifen. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name Nolvadex when referring to the generic drug name Tamoxifen. Drug type: Nolvadex is a hormone therapy. This medication is classified as an "anti-estrogen." (For more detail, see "How this drug works" section below).