Evista Side Effects
Evista |
raloxifene side effects and adverse reactions include:
- Increased risk of blood clots
- Hot flashes
- Leg cramps
- Peripheral edema
- Arthralgia
- Sweating
- Muscle spasms
- Sinus infections
- Headache
- Vaginal discharge
- Pneumonia
- Weight gain
- Increased risk of death from stroke, but not an increased risk of stroke
- Vision loss
- Depression
- High triglycerides
- Gallstones
- Allergic reaction
Warnings & Recalls for Evista
You should speak to your doctor if you have ever had:
- A stroke
- High triglycerides
- Kidney disorder
- Liver ailment
- A history of blood clots (any history of them whatsoever)
Evista | raloxifene is contraindicated for women who have had a history of blood clots. This drug has been shown to increase the risk of
deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and
retinal vein thrombosis.Do not take this drug if you are pre-menopausal.Special caution should be used if you take a highly protein-bound drug such as diazepam, diazoxide, or lidocaine.
Evista Treatment and Use
Evista | raloxifene for osteoporosis is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), a compound that acts in the same way that estrogen does in certain body tissues. It is marketed by the drug company Eli Lilly & Company. The FDA has approved the use of Evista for the treatment of osteoporosis in post menopausal woman as well as to help prevent breast cancer for post menopausal women who are at increased risk of developing the condition.
Evista comes as a 60 mg tablet that is to be taken once a day with or without food. Though Evista | raloxifene itself is used for the treatment of osteoporosis, supplementation with calcium and vitamin D should be added if your daily intake is deemed inadequate by your physician.
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Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 18, 2012
