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(also known as Raloxifene)
Raloxifene is used to help prevent and treat thinning of the bones (osteoporosis) only in postmenopausal women.
It works like an estrogen to stop the bone loss that can develop in women after menopause, but it does not increase the bone density as much as daily 0.625 mg doses of conjugated estrogens. Raloxifen... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Osteoporosis | 5 |
100% |
| Breast Cancer | 5 |
100% |
| Menopause | 2 |
100% |
| Infertility | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 100% (15
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Evista Reviews
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I have had bone scans in the past and was diagnosed with osteopenia. Fossamx did not work because I would get so sick to my stomach
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This is not causing any side effects!
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1st one all hair gone
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No problems, but Dr. felt it wasn't doing any good
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This combined with Lupron is helping alot of the pain, but I still have those days when I am in a lot of pain
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Had minimal impact on hot flushes
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Taken 4 quite a while don't seem to help, But take it for my bones
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Once a year infusion for osteoporosis
I'm not sure I like the side effect "Serious Atrial Fibrillation!" This isn't something to sneeze at!! If they're infusing at the office, ... [More] -
Vitamins
My dr. recommended me w/Evista (I think for bones) and Women's One A Day vitamin. [More] -
How do you deal with all the side effects?
I am having a big struggle with depression due to my endometriosis medications. I am currently taking lupron, depro, and evista. My doctor prescribe e... [More] -
Bone & Joint pain/stinging with meds
Does anyone get pain or stinging in their joints as part of their osteoporosis meds. I'm on Evista and sortly after starting i began experiencing thes... [More]
