Epigastric pain is not a serious symptom on its own. However, if it occurs with other life-threatening symptoms, it may be a sign of a condition that should receive immediate medical treatment, such as a heart attack.
Efudex may also be used in the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma. It works by causing the death of cells that are growing fastest, such as abnormal skin cells. Efudex is available in generic form. Common side effects of Efudex include: skin irritation, burning, redness, dryness, pain, swelling, tenderness, scaling, peeling (exfoliation), rash, changes in skin color at the site of application, or other local reactions. Other side effects of Efudex include eye irritation (e.g., stinging, watering), trouble sleeping, irritability, temporary hair loss, or ; abnormal taste in the mouth. Tell your doctor if you have rare but very serious side effects of Efudex including: stomach or abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, vomiting,
Side Effects. Drug information provided by: Micromedex. Because of the way this medicine acts on the body, there is a chance that it might cause unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after the medicine is used. Tamoxifen increases the chance of cancer of the uterus (womb) in some women taking it.Tamoxifen may cause blockages to form in a vein, lung, or brain. In women, tamoxifen may cause cancer or other problems of the uterus (womb). It also causes liver cancer in rats.In addition, tamoxifen has been reported to cause cataracts and other eye problems. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.n addition, tamoxifen has been reported to cause cataracts and other eye problems. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.