Evista Side Effects
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Evista CouponsEvista is the brand name for raloxifene (also known as keoxifene), a prescription drug manufactured by Eli Lilly for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.[1] Evista has been shown to be effective in reducing the risks of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women as well. Like most medications, Evista can cause certain side effects, such as hot flashes, leg cramps, insomnia and others.
Evista belongs to a category of drugs called "selective estrogen receptor modulators" or SERMs. Evista appears to treat and prevent bone loss by copying the effects of estrogen to increase bone density. Evista probably lessens the risk of invasive breast cancer by blocking the effects of estrogen on breast tissue and stopping the spreading of tumors that need estrogen.[1]
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| Brand name for | Raloxifene[2] |
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| Manufacturer | Eli Lilly[2] |
| Generic available? | No |
| Uses | To treat osteoporosis and prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.[2] |
| Common side effects | Hot flashes, leg cramps, peripheral edema, flu syndrome, arthralgia, sweating.[3] |
| Who should not take Evista | Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers.[1] |
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Evista Side Effects
The most common side effects of Evista are upset stomach, vomiting, or stomach pains, prespiration, hot flashes, and flu-like symptoms.
It is possible to overdose on Evista if too much is consumed. Signs of overdose include cramping in the legs, lack of coordination, throwing up, skin rash, flushing, and tremors. Patients who experience any of these side effects are instructed to check with a medical professional at once.[1]
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Evista Allergic Reactions
Those who are allergic to raloxifene, the active ingredient of Evista, may experience reactions ranging from mild to severe. In some cases, allergies can be life-threatening. The inactive ingredients in Evista are polyethylene glycol, carnauba wax, anhydrous lactose, lactose monohydrate, propylene glycol, crospovidone, povidone, hypromellose, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide and magnesium stearate. Any one of these ingredients could potentially cause an allergic reaction.[4]
Evista Precautions and Warnings
- Evista sometimes heightens the risk of developing blood clots in the legs or lungs.[1]
- While Evista does not increase the risk of having a stroke or heart attack in those with a history of heart disease, it does increase the risk of dying if stroke occurs.
- Some studies have shown that women treated with Evista are at significantly greater risk of developing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.[3]
- Evista can cause harm to developing fetuses, and is not recommended for pregnant women.[2]
- Evista is not intended for use with estrogen or cholestyramine drugs.[2]
- Patients who are taking or used to take warfarin (the active ingredient in Jantoven and Coumadin) or similar coumarin blood thinners are advised to inform their doctors, who will likely perform a blood test before proceeding with treatment.[2]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 http://www.evista.com/pages/osteomyway.aspx?WT.srch=1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=40185#s13
- ↑ http://pillbox.nlm.nih.gov/pillimage/search_results.php?getimprint=&getshape=&getfirstcolor=&getsize=&getscore=0&getingredient=evista&getinactiveingredients=&getauthor=&getDEAschedule=&hide=1&submit=Search
