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Acid Reflux board
  1. PPI Side effects.... 10th March 2005
    ... 30 mg Prevacid PM and 300 mg Zantac PM along with Evista for severe osteoporosis. I kind of think the Evista...

  2. Prevacid Not Working 24th February 2005
    ... Try convincing the doc!!!!!! I can't stop taking the Evista as there is no other drug I can take for it so what...

  3. mucous in throat can't swallow it away! and thirsty all the time. 17th February 2005
    ... convincing the doc!!!!!! I can't stop taking the Evista as there is no other drug I can take for it so what...
    ... take the Tamoxifin he suggested but supposedly the Evista also helps keep breast cancer at bay. That is why...

Addison's Disease board
  1. Does any have addisons and graves disease?? 9th November 2007
    ... radiation. I am on synthroid, cortef, florinef and evista for my osteoporosis. I just wanted you to know that...

  2. I have recently been diagnosed with Addisons 31st May 2007
    ... florinef daily. I am also on synthroid. I take evista because of the longtime steriod use. I have not...
    ... want to lose some weight. I have never heard of Evista , what is it for? Boy am I happy to hear that you...
    ... don't know if it was the cortef or the synthroid. Evista is a medicine for bone loss. I am still way in the ... intend to keep it that way and so have been taking the Evista . We played with the cortef using blood tests and symptom...
    ... that isn't an option. I will talk to my Dr. about Evista and see if it is right for me too. I started...

Allergies board
  1. Gluten free diet??? 8th March 2005
    ... Tums for calcium for the osteo also. Also taking Evista (raloxifene) for the osteo which doesn't seem to be...

  2. Allergy testing for Drug Allergies????? 30th January 2005
    ... cancer survivor and the meds are a problem for me. The Evista I am on now for osteo is not working and afraid to...

Alternative Medicine board
  1. Mold exposure 28th November 2006
    ... said it could cause blood clots and I am already on Evista for the osteo which can cause blood clots and I only...

Anxiety board
  1. Terrified of Medical Testing, Hospitals 10th March 2005
    ... esophagitis, acid reflux, and it goes on and on. I am on Evista for the osteo and that is the only drug I can take...

Arthritis board
  1. Diagnosed w/degenerative arthritis of spine, suggestions & input??? 2nd February 2005
    ... quit taking them. Now the the PCP has prescribed Evista . I took it only twice and suffered horrible the next...

  2. arthritis/rhem-arth and medications 15th September 2002
    ... well and have been prescribed: fosamax - 1 per week; evista - 1 a day; viactin chewables - 1 day; HOWEVER i have...

Back Problems board
  1. Steroid Shots And Osteopenia 22nd March 2010
    ... Actually, I'm on Evista . I've been getting really bad reflux for the past...

  2. steroid injections and osteoporosis 15th May 2007
    ... steoporosis, you should take something, whether its a serm ( evista ), bisphosphonate (fosamax, actonel etc), or pth, plus...

Beauty & Cosmetics board
  1. Chin Hair 7th July 2002
    ... I am a 62 years old woman, on Evista for osteroporosis prevention, and as a hormone replacement...

Cancer: Breast board
  1. Question for anyone on Tamoxifen 28th December 2009
    ... After my diagnosis of LCIS, my doctor put me on Evista which is also an estrogen blocker. I developed the...

  2. cancer drug treatment 6th October 2009
    ... period of time. He/she might recommend switching to Evista , which studies suggest works as well, if not better ... , than tamox for hormone + premenopausal women. Evista also helps to preserve bone mass. Good Luck, ...

  3. significant bone loss with femara 28th February 2009
    ... Ok to take. Also, I have read some Oncs. are rxing Evista which preserves bone and protects against breast cancer...

  4. Scared, waiting for results 4th July 2005
    ... with osteoporosis about the same time. They put me on Evista , which addresses both of my health issues....

  5. Natural progesterone cream and BC 4th March 2005
    ... the estrogen that is the problem or not. I am on Evista for the bones which is not working. I went down another...

  6. Bleeding after going off tamoxifen. Normal? 13th January 2005
    ... tamoxifen for breast cancer, I have been switched to Evista . I'm 49 and still not menopausal, so my choices are...

  7. Progression/Breast Cancer ??? 2nd January 2005
    ... my bones went down 33% and was put on Raloxifene ( Evista ) which is not doing much. I went down another 3%...

  8. DCIS questions 29th August 2004
    ... I now have severe osteoporosis and have been on Evista (raloxifine) but still going down bone wise and can...

  9. tomoxifin vs. arimedex? 3rd June 2003
    ... human research for osteoporosis. One of the drugs is Evista , and another experiencial drug (unknown to me) is...
    ... it also explains some of the other side effects. Evista (raloxifene) is another estrogen analogue that's in ... helps prevent loss of bone matter. The advantage that Evista seems to have over tamoxifen is that it has no estrogenic...
    ... it also explains some of the other side effects. Evista (raloxifene) is another estrogen analogue that's in ... helps prevent loss of bone matter. The advantage that Evista seems to have over tamoxifen is that it has no estrogenic...
    ... it also explains some of the other side effects. Evista (raloxifene) is another estrogen analogue that's in ... helps prevent loss of bone matter. The advantage that Evista seems to have over tamoxifen is that it has no estrogenic...

  10. PLEASE HELP! BREAT CANCER BRAIN METASTASES!!!!!!!!!! 12th March 2003
    ... Matastases stage. They are both on maintenance meds with Evista and doing well. I am posting a link to Johns Hopkins...

  11. Family history questions 18th January 2003
    ... would be a good candidate to take the drug relaxafen ( evista (sp?) which is supposed to help deter breast,uterine...

  12. Endometrial Cancer??? 2nd July 2002
    ... should be investigated. I don't know if your taking evista could be the cause but I do know that my mom ignored...
    ... should be investigated. I don't know if your taking evista could be the cause but I do know that my mom ignored...

  13. Ok...now I'm getting scared 28th June 2002
    ... Started my period this past Wednesday despite being on Evista . My doctor said to let her know if I still have bleeding...

  14. Evista and bleeding 27th June 2002
    ... i have spoken with lily the people who make evista ....while it is not contra indicated for womwen who ... menopausal women..so the safety and effectiveness of evista for women who are still getting a period has not been...

Cancer: Cervical & Ovarian board
  1. I have to have LEEP and it's ruining my life. 12th January 2005
    ... osteoporosis showed up. I was put on raloxifene ( Evista ) but it is not doing its job. I went down in bone...

  2. evista and ovarian cancer 29th May 2002
    ... was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer after having taken Evista for four years. :)...
    ... different types of ovarian cancer. We were both put on Evista after our surgeries, by him. I know that Evista is ... cancer. By the way, we both took ourselves off of Evista . She, because she thought it was too expensive. ...

Cancer: Uterine board
  1. Thickened uterine lining 7th February 2005
    ... like a banchi lately on health issues. I believe Evista for osteo can also cause uterine/ovarian cancer and...

Dental Problems board
  1. Extraction question 10th March 2005
    ... wait until the tooth festers up. --Does anyone take Evista (raloxifene) for osteoporosis? Do I have to go off ... better. I did have a tooth out before and stopped the Evista 3 days before myself and the oral surgeon had to remove...

Environmental Disorders board
  1. Mold 23rd July 2008
    ... not an option. Can't take cholestramyne as I take Evista for osteoporosis and another reason I can't do the...

  2. Positive Update from Share 19th March 2008
    ... now. Also, the only osteoporosis drug I can take is Evista and it says on the sheet DO NOT TAKE CHOLESTRYMINE ... with Evista ....for some reason. Can't do the Vit C IV's as...
    ... now. Also, the only osteoporosis drug I can take is Evista and it says on the sheet DO NOT TAKE CHOLESTRYMINE ... with Evista ....for some reason. [COLOR="Blue"][SIZE="4"][FONT...

  3. Mold problems 30th August 2007
    ... brittle bones which I already have and also I am on Evista for my bones and under drug interactions it states ... you can not take cholestrymine if you are on Evista .....bad, bad.....so what can I do - Evista is the...
    ... were talking about re the digestive tract. Also on Evista (Raloxafine) for the osteo which I can't get off of ... unless I get a blood clot which is a side effect of Evista . However, they now say it may have a similar effect...

  4. Indoor Mold Exposure 11th July 2007
    ... found out when I ordered my last batch of osteo meds ( Evista ) that it actually stated on the drug sheet UNDER NO ... CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT TAKE EVISTA WITH CHOLESTRAMYINE. Boy, shows you what holistic ... and did not blink an eye at the fact I was taking Evista .......just wanted to fill the prescription (no drugs...

Epilepsy board
  1. Bone problems and Dilantin 31st January 2006
    ... I got the report & upped my keppra level. Been on Evista since the second result of the bone showed a little...

  2. Medications & bone loss 29th April 2005
    ... before I finally got a DEXA scan. I am currently on Evista for my osteopenia. I took myself off dilantin because...

Fibromyalgia board
  1. Anyone able to use Fosamax or Actinel successfully? 6th March 2006
    ... hot flashes). My dr. called me in a script to try Evista , so I will see how I do on that....

Heart Disorders board
  1. My Blood Pressure Is Under Control So Why Add Another Hypertensive? 20th February 2008
    ... to pop more pills unless there is a need. :) I take Evista for CA preventative and of course the coumadin as...

High Cholesterol board
  1. Any experiences with Zetia? 4th February 2005
    ... INDENT] Since I am taking Vitorin, Norsacs and Evista at the same time, this website has been inevaluable...

Lung & Respiratory Disorders board
  1. MAC (Mycrobacterium Avium Complex) 14th December 2004
    ... your osteoporosis? I have that also and I am taking Evista . Are you a tall thin lady? They are more prone to...

  2. MAC ?(Mycobaterium avium complex) 21st April 2004
    ... progesterone which I should have never done. Taking Evista for that now. Oh well, we can't win for losing, can...
    ... walking helps with that. I also have to take a pill ( Evista ) everyday for osteoporosis that I got after I quit ... Ethambutol run a little over $400 a month and the Evista is about $100 a month. The Biaxin cost a lot more...

Lyme Disease board
  1. Janet's update - Mitochondrial Function? 25th May 2006
    ... adrenals caused it to begin with. I am also taking Evista so hopefully when all is healed then I can stop. ...

Menopause board
  1. Positional Hot Flashes? 2nd August 2008
    ... My GYN said she'd never heard of it. I'm taking Evista for osteopenia and one of the side effects is 'more...

  2. breast tenderness 14th February 2007
    ... say they never get breast pain again. Raloxifene ( Evista ) was touted for cutting invasive breast cancer by...

Multiple Sclerosis board
  1. calcium supplements 21st July 2008
    ... presented with the option of Fosamax, Actonel, or Evista . They all sounded horrid so I did a little research...

Nail Problems board
  1. Growing second finger nails 2nd November 2007
    ... ridge at the point it begins. I would imagine it's the Evista (if it strengthens bones, it might do other strange...

Neuropathy board
  1. Supplements for the burning ? 25th May 2008
    ... antibiotics, diuretics, INH, theophylline, penicillamine, Evista . Aussie :) . ....

Osteoporosis board
  1. Is there a safe treatment for Osteoporosis? 24th May 2010
    ... previous side effects come back. I use to be on evista before the actonel but they took me off because my...

  2. wondering 23rd May 2010
    ... weight back on. my doctor gave me a prescription for evista but after reading all the horror stories, i think...

  3. Forteo - lumbar fusion, no bone or fusion 30th April 2010
    ... by mouth because of stomach issues, but I do take " Evista " every day. I heard that Reclast can give you flu...

  4. What next from taking Fosamax???? 15th April 2010
    ... "something" what ever that means. I know she said Evista , or Actonel or back on Fosamax. I must say since I...

  5. Osteoporosis Medicine 15th March 2010
    ... I was wondering if any one here is, or has taken EVISTA for Osteoporosis? Also, why am I getting hot flashes...
    ... I just briefly read up on Evista and the information states that it mimics estrogen...
    ... I have been on Evista for about 4 months. I was on the other ones like Boniva...
    ... I hope there's someone who's used Evista who can answer from their experience....
    ... Hi, I've been taking Evista for six years. Hot flashes are probably the number...
    ... I've been taking both Evista and Fosamax for 10 years. I did not have hot flashes ... during menopause and did not have them after starting Evista . My thoughts are that, if you had hot flashes before ... taking the Evista , you could continue to have them but not because of ... the Evista . I have known several women who have never taken ... Evista but who continue to have hot flashes into their 70 ... 's. Therefore, it seems to me that the Evista has nothing to do with it. This is the first time...
    ... Actually, hot flashes are the most common side effect of Evista . The reason for this is that Evista is a SERM (Selective ... was confirmed in the clinical trials where women on Evista were compared with those on placebo. Leg cramps are ... decreased incidence of osteoporosis in those taking Evista , so they applied for and were granted approval by ... density, something that is counter-indicated in my case. Evista is my compromise. I am also taking once-monthly Boniva...

  6. Bad news, lower DEXA again. 28th January 2010
    ... and was diagnosed 4 years ago. Once my doc put me on Evista and I had a severe reaction, intense lower back pain...

  7. strontium users 16th January 2010
    ... bending forward which can't be a good thing. I take Evista and 1,200 mgs of calcium daily. It's hard to do any...

  8. Outcome 11th January 2010
    ... injured in Nov. Now, my primary Dr. has put me on Evista . My big question is this? What does my future look...

  9. Strontium and side effects 28th September 2009
    ... months and still only 42 last week. I also started Evista 60mg on 2-1-09, EZorb one tsp daily (calcium aspartate ... gotten even worse between 1-23-08 and 2-01-09 when Evista etc were gradually started beginning 2-01-09, as I ... this site, which is the reason I got started with Evista , EZorb, Strontium, and Biosil, as I was undecided...

  10. Strontium users... 27th July 2009
    ... specialist advised me to stay on it but also wrote a PR for Evista of which i did not fill!...

  11. Forteo - refridgeration 25th July 2009
    ... have positive results from the Forteo...am back on Evista like before. Don't accept what they tell you at...

  12. Doctor Appointment this morning 13th July 2009
    ... The doctor could be referring to Forteo, Evista , Miacalcin, etc. They aren't bisphosphonates....

  13. June DEXA report... new thread 30th June 2009
    ... about a year and half, and then my doc switched me to Evista since I am also at high risk for breast cancer, and ... Evista helps with both. I have had dexas every 2 years...

  14. Strontium 7th April 2009
    ... side affects. Went to endocrinologist-she prescribed Evista . Got scary again of the side effects... Take 500mg...

  15. Exercises for Osteoporosis 4th March 2009
    ... dose, etc. I was prescribed Actonel by one doctor and evista by endocrinologist. Haven't taken either (afraid of...

  16. Simple thoughts... 1st March 2009
    ... osteoperosis range in my hips. I was given an rx for Evista ....but really, really don't want to take rx drugs...
    ... to Women site. Since you're reluctant to take the Evista there are other options that are less scary. Have...

  17. DEXA Results 2nd February 2009
    ... cannot tolerate the bisphosphate types and scared of Evista as well. I actually expected much worse bone...

  18. Vitamin MK-7 4th January 2009
    ... anything differently. My doctor said we could try Evista if indicated. I have been "diagnosed" with osteopenia...

  19. Back with more concerns including Evista 2nd January 2009
    ... Hi Mbeth, sorry I can't give you any info on Evista because I don't know much about it. But if it's just...
    ... MBeth, I did not have good luck with Evista . After the first week, my lower back pain had me ... never had muscle spasms or back pain until taking Evista . Once I stopped, it took about 2 weeks to get back...
    ... Thanks...I didn't start the Evista . I will go to new Endo in March with scan results ... drugs. I still cannot believe that Internist gave me Evista and Vytorin to start new at the same time. :) I called ... drug in Vytorin, at its lowest dosage for now and not Evista too!!...
    ... QUOTE=mbeth50;3860289]Thanks...I didn't start the Evista . I will go to new Endo in March with scan results ... drugs. I still cannot believe that Internist gave me Evista and Vytorin to start new at the same time. :) I called ... drug in Vytorin, at its lowest dosage for now and not Evista too!! Please let us know how the doctor visit ... goes. My first endo put me on the Evista and Fosamax together. Could have been the combination...
    ... the doctor visit goes. My first endo put me on the Evista and Fosamax together. Could have been the combination ... food. Next my endocrinologist wanted me to take Evista and I was hesitant, so she suggested Reclast, however ... haven't done it. I have just started taking Evista and so far no side effects, not even the hot flashes...
    ... that I'll post later!!) I had some success with Evista before being put on the Forteo...so the Dr. put me...

  20. Thanks to everyone for your guidance 2nd December 2008
    ... Fosamax. So, gyno. sent me to endo. and he put me on Evista along with Fosamax. After first week, my lower back ... got to visit with his nurse. She said to stop the Evista , and I could come in and start Forteo the next day...
    ... tests, more blood tests.... She did not think the Evista caused the lower back muscle pain. However, she did...

  21. Newly diagnosed with osteoporosis 30th November 2008
    ... and since I'd had breast cancer the doctor put me on Evista . Evidently it didn't do anything good for me because...
    ... The doctor wanted me to also take hormones like Evista . I told him no way, I was waiting for back surgery...

  22. Dexa Reports 13th November 2008
    ... actually told me to continue taking strontium but add Evista which I did not. I never did the 10% overestimation...
    ... a-day capsule. Since you'd prefer not to take the Evista , did you ever consider using MK-7 in addition to your...

  23. Osteoblast a question 8th November 2008
    ... heart procedure? Also wondering how you are doing on Evista and whether you think that is what you will remain ... If so, how long does a person need to maintain on Evista following forteo? Saw specialist recently and asked...

  24. why is there so much pain associated with forteo? 4th November 2008
    ... Her doctor only gives her Calcium suppliments, and Evista . I guess he figures she takes too many pills as it...

  25. Who's right? 29th October 2008
    ... years ago with osteopenia. My internist put me on Evista . Six months ago my Gyno told that since I take Prempro ... I don't need Evista as it just duplicates and he had told me to quit taking ... understand what it all meant. They want me back on the Evista . I'm confused about a lot of stuff really. Why ... did the gyno tell me not to take Evista if I need to? How can I have Osteoporosis at 56?...
    ... you further in that direction. As regards, hrt and evista I have not read specifically about those 2 together ... information on that. I know of at least one person here on evista and she may have looked into whether those 2 together...
    ... another ten years? I've been taking either Prempro or Evista for over 5 years and it has gotten worse. I have...
    ... Hi: I'm taking Evista , and was told you can't take estrogen with it. I ... the same thing. You can also read about it at the Evista site, or in the package insert. Also, a pharmacist ... should be able to explain why Evista and Estrogen are contraindicated. Both HRT and Evista ... anymore. Good Luck... [url]http://pi.lilly.com/us/ evista -ppi.pdf[/url]...

  26. alternatives to biophosates for osteoporosis? 15th October 2008
    ... doesn't recommend the nasal spray, and cannot take evista due to blood clots. I've been weight training and...

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