Nolvadex, also known as Tamoxifen citrate and LiquiNolva, is an antiestrogen that works by blocking effects of the hormone estrogen in the body. Estrogens can lead to the growth of some types of breast tumors and Nolvadex has the ability to block the growth of tumors that respond to estrogens.

In the world of professional sports, Nolvadex is used to control or prevent excess estrogen formation and avoid estrogenic side effects such as oily skin and gynecomastia, especially after using aromatizable anabolic steroids.

The active ingredient in Nolvadex tablets is tamoxifen citrate and the list of inactive ingredients includes carboxymethylcellulose calcium, magnesium stearate, mannitol, and starch. The drug is the trans-isomer of a triphenylethylene derivative and has the chemical name of (Z)2-[4-(1,2-diphenyl-1-butenyl) phenoxy]-N, N-dimethylethanamine 2 hydroxy-1,2,3- propanetricarboxylate (1:1).

The molecular weight of Tamoxifen citrate is 563.62 g/mol at the base and its molecular formula is C₃₂H₃₇NO₈.

Benefits of Nolvadex

Nolvadex is routinely prescribed by medical practitioners worldwide for treating advanced breast cancer in women and men. It is also useful in reducing the recurrence of breast cancer in women who have had radition therapy and/or surgery to treat early breast cancer. Nolvadex also demonstrates efficacy in promoting balanced growth and development of muscle and body organs when used as per medical advice.

Nolvadex is primarily used to counter the estrogenic side effects associated with use of anabolic steroids such as Dianabol, Anadrol, and Testosterone derivatives. The use of Nolvadex by oligospermic males treated with tamoxifen is signified by improvements in terms of luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, testosterone, and estrogen levels. It is worthwhile to note that Nolvadex is milder yet highly effective on estrogen when compared with Arimidex, Femara, and Aromasin and is therefore usually the first treatment option. The antiestrogen does not prevent aromatization but acts as an estrogen antagonist, which is also useful in burning fat.

Recommended Dose

The recommended dose of Nolvadex, for treating breast cancer in adult women and men, is 20-40 mg per day. Nolvadex doses can be taken with or without food and the tablets need to be swallowed with a drink of water. The recommended dose of Nolvadex for professional sportsmen is 20-45 mg per day. Nolvadex doses should not be initiated, increased, decreased, or stopped without prior medical approval.

Availability

Legal Nolvadex can be purchased in the form of tablets, capsules, and injections. The antiestrogen can be purchased from a traditional or online store with or without a medical prescription.

It is important for you to realize that your health care professional is the best source of information for this drug. Nolvadex use is not recommended to people who are taking medicines to thin blood (anticoagulants) such as warfarin (coumadin). It is also not recommended to people having a hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its ingredients and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

You should seek medical advice at the earliest if you experience vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, changes in the menstrual cycle, sudden chest pain, and shortness of breath after using Nolvadex.

The use of Nolvadex must always be initiated ONLY after seeking a medical advice so that you make legal use of this drug. Getting the advice of a registered medical practitioner will also help in ruling out any possible existing allergies that may lead to side effects and prevent you from optimizing benefits of Nolvadex, especially during post cycle therapy.

Nolvadex abuse or overdosing can lead to side effects such as uterine cancer, blood clots, stroke, depression, dizziness, headache, and hot flashes.

Nolvadex is required to be stored at a controlled room temperature of 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) with excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) and must be kept in a well-closed and light-resistant container. It must be protected against unauthorized use, pets, sunlight, moisture, and children. The shelf life of Nolvadex, unless otherwise specified, is five to seven years.

We hope that this information on Nolvadex was useful to you to establish a clear and complete understanding.