Tamoxifen and Some Antidepressants
May 31, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions, Women's Health
Tamoxifen is a popular medication that may help reduce the risk of certain types of breast cancer by interfering with estrogen activity, which can promote tumor growth. Although there are several side effects that may cause problems (blood clots and cancer of the uterus, for example), it’s been found that tamoxifen’s benefits tend to outweigh the risks. (National Cancer Institute )
However, we know that people don’t get sick in a vacuum. Many women (and men) who have breast cancer may be ill with other diseases or disorders, which means they may be taking other medications that could end up interacting …read more
Road Rage and Women Drivers.
Are women becoming more aggressive drivers? I had two near collisions with female drivers today.
Of course in each case they shouted obscenities and honked their horn. It begged the question, what the eff, is going on out there?
As I began to look up some statistics, I came across this Road Rage Quiz — Are you a female Road Rage Warrior?
Quiz complied by Karen E. Hamilton.




