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Evista (raloxifene)

Posted by lesleighjarrett @lesleighjarrett, Jun 6, 2016

Anyone have experience with this drug? My insurance will not cover the IV Boniva until I have tried this or oral biphosphonate. My dr wanted me to stay away from oral due to my gastrointestinal issues.

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calliebrat | @calliebrat | Apr 7, 2024
In reply to @docb99 "I’m 74 and have used generic Evista for years with no side effects. I also take..." + (show)
@docb99

I’m 74 and have used generic Evista for years with no side effects. I also take Vit D. Dexa scans have improved from osteopenia to normal numbers.

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Thanks. I just started Fosamax and get back pain. Don’t know if from Fosamax. Insurance will only partial cover Evista so I will see.

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din | @din | Apr 9, 2024

I took Evista for two years, after having had breast cancer. Had to stop because it gave me a mini stroke.

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didamco | @didamco | Feb 21 12:59am
In reply to @docb99 "I’m 74 and have used generic Evista for years with no side effects. I also take..." + (show)
@docb99

I’m 74 and have used generic Evista for years with no side effects. I also take Vit D. Dexa scans have improved from osteopenia to normal numbers.

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I have just started Evista - taking 1/2 a pill each day - for 4 months then endo is running tests.
Have been on Actonel previously for 3 years at 1/3 of normal dose and this was very effective together with exercise ( weights with an exercise physiologist) .
I am interested in others results from Evista and any side affects

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active1 | @active1 | Feb 22 9:45am
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@calliebrat

Have you experienced any hot flashes with Evista. Thanks

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I have. Have been on Evista about 7 months. Mild flashes in the beginning but none now. No other issues so far.

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