EVISTA (RALOXIFENE)

What is Evista?

Evista is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that is prescribed for women after menopause to help treat and prevent osteoporosis. As you reach menopause, your body slows down production of the hormone called estrogen. By the time your body has gone through menopause you have a greater chance of sustaining bone fractures because estrogen is an important hormone that helps maintain healthy and strong bones as part of a constant cycle of old bone being broken down and reabsorbed, while new bone is formed.

Evista Improves Bone Density

Evista or the generic Raloxifene works by acting on the estrogen receptors in your body in different ways that are beneficial as you age. When taken as directed, Evista helps to decrease the turnover of old bone so your bone density is stronger and there is less chance of a fracture. This allows you to enjoy living life without restrictions. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Conditions Treated by Evista

Early detection of bone loss is essential for being prepared for osteoporosis as it begins robbing you of your bone density. Talk to your doctor about testing for bone density and reduce your risk of bone loss. You probably never gave this condition a thought when you were younger, but now is the time to be prepared!

Evista has also been approved for women to help decrease the risk of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer for post menopausal women that have never been diagnosed with this disease, but are likely candidates for getting it. Here is where Raloxifene works a little differently by entering the estrogen receptors in your breast cells so there is no room for estrogen to attach and signal the cells to grow and multiply as cancer cells. This is a preventive drug and is not prescribed for treating this type of invasive breast cancer.

Before Evista is Prescribed

Tell your doctor about other medical conditions and allergies you have and provide a list of current OTC and Rx drugs you are taking, including herbal preparations and vitamin supplements. This will allows your doctor to make an informed decision as to whether Evista is the right medication for you. Although chances are low, should you be pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or are breast feeding, inform your doctor right away as Evista may be harmful to your unborn or nursing baby.

Where Can You Buy Evista?

Once you have consulted with your doctor and received a prescription to buy Evista, your next task will be to find the most affordable Evista price. The price of Evista varies according to whether you purchase brand name or generic drugs, and where you choose to have your prescription filled.

Brand name Evista and Raloxifene generic differ only in their non-medicinal formulations; the active medicinal ingredient is the same. However, generic drugs are often sold at a much lower price than their brand name counterparts.

Evista Precautions

If you are scheduled for any surgery that requires you to be on bed rest for any length of time, tell your surgeon you are taking Evista as you will need to stop taking it at least 72 hours before surgery. The health risks of taking Evista can be lowered if you stop smoking, lose weight, and make certain your blood pressure and blood sugar are under control. Call or see your doctor right away if you experience any chest pain, fever, or leg cramps while taking Evista

Possible Side Effects of Evista

• Hot flashes
• Joint/muscle pain
• Vomiting
• Nausea