Evista
Generic Name: Raloxifene HCI
Packets of 28 x 60 mg Tablets
Manufactured by Eli Lilly
Use
Evista 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. It helps build bone without negatively affecting the breast or uterus. Evista actually stops the thinning of bone and builds it, making your bones stronger and less likely to break. It also is proven to help lower cholesterol.
Dosage
You can take Evista any time of day, with or without food (may be taken along with a calcium supplement, and/or vitamin D), as your physician prescribes.
Side effects
An infrequent but serious side effect of Evista is blood clots in the veins--being immobile for a long time may add to the risk. The most commonly reported side effects were hot flashes and leg cramps. Side effects with Evista have usually been mild, and most women didn't find them serious enough to stop taking it.
Precautions
Evista is not for everyone. If you are or still can become pregnant, are nursing, have severe liver problems, or have had blood clots that required a physician's treatment, you cannot take Evista.
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