The drug can be taken with or without food. But you have to be careful not to chew, brake or crush Nolvadex while taking it; only swallow the drug. For the best results, the drug should have to be taken at the same time every day.

It is always better to tell your doctor about all your present and past health history so that he can take a decision whether the drug should be prescribed and what should be the dosage. Tell your doctor if you have allergies to any substance, food or any medicine. It is good to tell him if you have any history of blood clots, high levels of calcium, high cholesterol, week immune system and vision problems.

Nolvadex causes harm to your unborn babe. So pregnant women should not take Nolvadex. Those who hope to get pregnant should also avoid the drug. It is also good not to breast feed while taking the drug.

Your doctor may not prescribe Nolvadex if you are taking certain anticoagulants and anastrozole. Nolvadex also lowers the number of platelets an also decreases the body’s immunity power. Therefore, you have to be careful not to bleed or get hurt and also when you come in contact with persons who have infections.