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Evista for Osteoporosis

Posted by mamabev29 @mamabev29, Mar 25 10:38pm

I am 70 years old and have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor suggested Evista. Has anyone been on this medication? Thank you in advance!

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cmdw2600 | @cmdw2600 | Mar 26 7:55am

I have been taking Evista (raloxifene) since last May as I chose to discontinue Prolia. Other oral medications were not recommended by my endocrinologist due to GI issues, and I did not want another long term injection or infusion.

I see my endocrinologist early April and assume she will order a scan even though I am not due until September. I will let you know if it was effective.

I have had no side effects that I notice.

Best wishes with your decision,
Cindy

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mamabev29 | @mamabev29 | Mar 26 8:53am
In reply to @cmdw2600 "I have been taking Evista (raloxifene) since last May as I chose to discontinue Prolia. Other..." + (show)
@cmdw2600

I have been taking Evista (raloxifene) since last May as I chose to discontinue Prolia. Other oral medications were not recommended by my endocrinologist due to GI issues, and I did not want another long term injection or infusion.

I see my endocrinologist early April and assume she will order a scan even though I am not due until September. I will let you know if it was effective.

I have had no side effects that I notice.

Best wishes with your decision,
Cindy

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Thank you so much. Best of luck to you!

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babs10 | @babs10 | Mar 26 9:02am

Go to the search bar at the top of this page (magnifying glass), type in Evista and you will have access to prior threads on the topic.

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jojo22 | @jojo22 | Apr 17 3:09pm
In reply to @cmdw2600 "I have been taking Evista (raloxifene) since last May as I chose to discontinue Prolia. Other..." + (show)
@cmdw2600

I have been taking Evista (raloxifene) since last May as I chose to discontinue Prolia. Other oral medications were not recommended by my endocrinologist due to GI issues, and I did not want another long term injection or infusion.

I see my endocrinologist early April and assume she will order a scan even though I am not due until September. I will let you know if it was effective.

I have had no side effects that I notice.

Best wishes with your decision,
Cindy

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Hi! Just checking in, did you get a scan this month? How did you do on the Evista?

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cmdw2600 | @cmdw2600 | Apr 17 3:16pm

I did meet with my endocrinologist, but she wants me to wait until the two years since my last scan was performed to give the Evista more time to be evaluated.

Thanks for checking and I’ll report back in September!
Cindy

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mamabev29 | @mamabev29 | Apr 17 3:24pm

Thanks so much. Lots of luck to you! Hope it works.
Beverly

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