Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
Street names: Nolvadex, Tamox, Nolva
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- SERM — blocks estrogen at breast tissue (gyno protection)
- Standard PCT backbone for decades
- Legitimate breast-cancer drug
⚠Key risks
- Blood-clot risk (DVT/PE) — the serious one
- Mood disturbance, hot flashes
- Vision changes at high doses — retina concerns
✚Overdose signs
- No acute overdose
- Leg swelling/pain (clot) — emergency
- Vision changes
📋Quick facts
Also known asNolvadex, Tamox, Nolva
CategoryHair Loss & Hormone Meds
Schedule / classRx-only — not controlled
Appearance10/20/40 mg white tablets, 'NOLVADEX' imprint
Street price~$0.50–$2 per 20 mg tablet grey-market
Legal statusRx-only; universal PCT diversion
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: FDA, NHS
Category comparison — Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) | Rx-only — not controlled | Blood-clot risk (DVT/PE) — the serious one; Mood disturbance, hot flashes | ~$0.50–$2 per 20 mg tablet grey-market |
| Clomiphene (Clomid) | Rx-only — not controlled | Mood swings, irritability ('Clomid rage' in PCT communities); Visual disturbances — floaters, flashes (usually reversible) | ~$0.50–$2 per 50 mg tablet grey-market |
| Raloxifene (Evista) | Rx-only — not controlled | Clot risk (same SERM class warning); Hot flashes, leg cramps | ~$1–$3 per 60 mg tablet grey-market |
| Testosterone (injections & gels) | Schedule III | Shutdown of natural testosterone production (needs PCT); Cardiovascular strain, raised blood pressure, lipid damage | ~$40–$80 per 10 mL vial grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
Nolvadex
?Frequently asked questions
What does Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) look like?
10/20/40 mg white tablets, 'NOLVADEX' imprint
What are the signs of a Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) overdose?
No acute overdose; Leg swelling/pain (clot) — emergency; Vision changes Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Blood-clot risk (DVT/PE) — the serious one Dependence can develop with regular use.