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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 |
| Breast Cancer | 6 |
100% |
| Osteoporosis | 5 |
100% |
| Menopause | 3 |
100% |
| Lung Cancer | 1 |
100% |
| Depression | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 100% (20
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Evista Reviews
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Helped with ostioperosis but stopped taking it whe I was re diagnosed
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This has been real affective
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SUPPOSE TO WORK FOR MY BONES
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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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Somewhat Helpful
No problems, but Dr. felt it wasn't doing any good
Somewhat Helpful
This combined with Lupron is helping alot of the pain, but I still have those days when I am in a lot of pain
Somewhat Helpful
Had minimal impact on hot flushes
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Evista side effects anyone?
Failing Fosamax and Actonel, my doc started me on Evista. Simultaneously, I'm being treated for sleep disorder with CPAP and ambien. Well, for 3 wks I... [More] -
Raloxifene
Is anyone taking Raloxifene? It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) use to prevent osteoporosis. It is also known to reduce the developm... [More] -
Anyone used Evista for Osteoporosis?
I have been on evista for osteoporosis with a compression fracture of the spine for nearly 2 mths. My understanding is that it is similar in action to... [More] -
Anyone used Evista for Osteoporosis?
i just switched from Fosamax to Evista. i trust my bro in law, an interist with great diagnostic skill, an he recommended it. fosamax is in a class ac... [More]
