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Raloxifene
Raloxifene prescription drugs
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Raloxifene (genric Evista)
Generic Name: E: RALOXIFENE (ral-OX-I-feen)
 
Common Uses of Raloxifene
This medicine is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. These medicines are structurally different from hormones, including estrogens and progestins.

Possible Raloxifene Side Effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include hot flashes or leg cramps. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience swelling of hands, feet, or legs; breast pain or enlargement; unusual weight gain; or abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience pain in your calves, leg swelling, sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, or changes in vision. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

General Cautions
It is important to have enough calcium and vitamin d in your diet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have questions about your diet or about taking dietary supplements such as calcium or vitamin d. Before you have any medical treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor that you are using this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.

Warning IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CONSUMERS
Product data and health claims are for general information purposes only and should not be used as official medical advice. We strongly advise consumers to consult with their personal physicians on the proper and effective use of prescription drugs and medications.
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