Evista (raloxifene HCl) is a prescription medication that prevents and treats osteoporosis in women past menopause. Evista is neither an estrogen nor a hormone. Evista is a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, or SERM. Evista helps build bone without negatively affecting the breast or uterus. Evista prevents and treats osteoporosis by actually helping make your bones stronger and less likely to break. Evista has been shown to decrease the risk of fractures of the spine. While preventing and treating osteoporosis in women who are past menopause, Additional effects of Evista are:
- Evista lowers cholesterol. Evista lowers total cholesterol by about 7% and LDL (bad) cholesterol by about 11%. It does not change HDL (good) cholesterol. The effect of Evista on risk for cardiovascular events is currently under study.
- Evista does not increase the risk of breast or uterine cancer. Women taking Evista had no increased risk of breast or uterine cancer in clinical studies. It has not been established if Evista is able to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
- Evista does not cause breast tenderness or vaginal bleeding. Women taking Evista and women taking placebo (sugar pill) experienced no difference in breast tenderness or vaginal bleeding in clinical studies.
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An infrequent but serious Evista side effect is the development of blood clots in the veins. These blood clots can stop blood flow and cause serious medical problems, disability or death. Call your doctor or healthcare professional right away if you have or have had any of the following Evista side effects of blood clots in the veins of the legs, lungs, or eyes. Other Evista side effects are:
* Evista can also cause leg pain or a feeling of warmth in the calves
* Evista can also cause swelling of the legs, hands or feet
* Evista can also cause sudden chest pain, shortness of breath or coughing up blood
* Evista can also cause sudden change in your vision, such as loss of vision or blurred vision
How should Evista be taken:
Evista(Raloxifene) generally is prescribed once daily. It can be taken with or without meals. Persons with cirrhosis may need lower doses. If a dose is missed, take or give it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, restart Evista and advise your doctor or pharmacist at your next visit. Buy Evista
Possible Side Effects of Evista:
Side effects are possible though uncommon. Tell your health care provider if any of the following occurs: Common: Hot flashes; leg cramps; infection; flu syndrome; chest pain; fever;migraine; nausea; indigestion; vomiting; gas; gastrointestinal disorders;stomach ache; weight gain; swelling of the hands or feet; joint pain; muscle pain; depression; sleeplessness; sinus inflammation; sore throat; increased cough; laryngitis; rash; sweating; vaginal inflammation; urinary tract infection;bladder inflammation; vaginal discharge; breast pain; vaginal bleeding.