The following
information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the
expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other
healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that
use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Evista /
Raloxifene Use Indication:
Evista
comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day at
any time, with or without food. To help you remember to take Evista /
Raloxifene, take it around the same time every day. Follow the
directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Evista /
Raloxifene exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take
it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take Raloxifene even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
Evista without talking to your doctor
Evista /
Raloxifene Medication Side Effects:
Evista
may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
hot flashes (more common in the first 6 months of Evista / Raloxifene
therapy)
leg cramps
swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon,
but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
sudden chest pain or chest heaviness
difficulty breathing or coughing up blood
pain, swelling, or warmth in the calves, legs, hands, or feet
sudden change in your vision such as vision loss or blurring
Precautions on
using Evista / Raloxifene Medication
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