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Raloxifene at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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 Evista /
Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, a disease common
in women past menopause, which results in bones that break easily.
Raloxifene is in a class of medications called selective estrogen receptor
modulators (SERMs). It works by acting similar to estrogen, a female
hormone produced by the body. Like estrogen, Raloxifene
increases the density of bone. |
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Raloxifene
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Evista |
60mg 30 tabs |
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60mg 60 tabs |
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60mg 90 tabs |
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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.
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Raloxifene Use Indication:
Raloxifene 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 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
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 Raloxifene without talking to your doctor.
Raloxifene Medication Side Effects:
Raloxifene 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 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 Raloxifene Medication
Before taking Raloxifene, tell your doctor and pharmacist:
if you are allergic to Raloxifene or any
other drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription medications,
vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are
taking. Be sure to mention any of the following:
anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin),
cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid), diazepam
(Valium, Valrelease, Zetran), diazoxide (Proglycem), and
estrogen or hormone replacement therapy (ERT or HRT). Your
doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or
monitor you carefully for side effects.
if you have cancer and if you have or have ever had
breast lumps or cancer, high blood cholesterol or
triglycerides, blood clots (e.g., in the legs, lung, or eye),
phlebitis in the leg, heart failure, or liver disease.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or
are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Raloxifene, call your doctor immediately. Raloxifene may
harm the fetus.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell
the doctor or dentist that you are taking Raloxifene.
you should know that Raloxifene increases the risk of
blood clots. Because being inactive also increases the risk of
blood clots, you should stop taking Raloxifene 72 hours before
a long period of lying down (for example, when recovering from
surgery or when on bedrest). Resume taking Raloxifene
once you become active again. During long trips, make sure to
get up and walk around every once in a while.
you should know that Raloxifene has not been
found to cause spotting or menstrual-like bleeding nor to
increase the risk of cancer of the uterine lining. However,
tell your doctor if you develop unexplained vaginal bleeding
or spotting.
you should know that Raloxifene has not been found to cause
breast tenderness or swelling nor to increase the risk of
breast cancer. However, tell your doctor if you notice any
changes in your breasts.
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