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Evista

Evista



USES: This medication is used after menopause to prevent bone weakening (osteoporosis).

 
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Evista

Uses
This medication is used after menopause to prevent bone weakening (osteoporosis).
Notes
  • Do not share this medication with others.
  • Smoking, alcohol use and lack of exercise have been linked to bone loss.
  • Discuss these risk factors with your doctor.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.


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How To Use
  • HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Take this medication by mouth, generally one tablet (60mg) daily with or without food.
  • Calcium supplements and vitamin D are recommended if daily intake is not adequate.
  • Consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Side Effects
  • Hot flashes, stomach upset, trouble sleeping or sweating may occur.
  • If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
  • Report promptly muscle aches or nasal stuffiness/pain.
  • Unlikely but report promptly persistent fever, rash, breast pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding or discomfort, or chest pain.
  • Very unlikely but report promptly leg cramps/pain/swelling, trouble breathing or vision changes.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies), blood clots, heart failure, cancer or liver disease.
  • This drug should be stopped at least 3 days before and during long periods of inactivity (e.g., bed rest).
  • Blood clots, though unlikely, are more common when not moving.
  • Avoid long periods of sitting or lying down during travel.
  • This drug should not be used during pregnancy.
  • If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
  • It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
  • Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
  • This drug should not be used in children.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
  • If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially bile-acid resin drugs (such as cholestyramine), warfarin, clofibrate, certain "aspirin-like" NSAIDs (indomethacin, naproxen, ibuprofen), diazepam, diazoxide and estrogens (e.g., conjugated estrogens).
  • This drug may alter certain laboratory tests, including cholesterol, thyroid, corticosteroid or other hormone tests.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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User Medicine Opinions for Evista
Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 61
Location: Greensburgh, Pa
Time Taken: 7 years days

Reason: I have osteoporosis in my spine Date: 19 July 2009
Side Effects
I have terrible joint pain, everywhere on my body. It's in my shoulder blades, hands, hips, knees and feet. It is very bad at night and I can't sleep and feel like crying the pain is so bad. I'm only 61 and I have no energy. I am thinking of getting of Evista

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Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 60
Time Taken: 10 years

Reason: preventative osteoporos/breast canc Date: 1 June 2007
Side Effects
Knees have been hurting for last three or more years. When coming off of a mountain trail a few years ago, I attributed the pain I was experience (I cried, it hurt so bad) to getting old (also this theory was supported by my doctor who wanted to place me on arthritis drugs.) A year ago pain was so bad that I could hardly walk down the stairs. Since Evista was the only drug I was on, my husband encouraged me to discontinue it to see if I got better--I stopped it and I did get better!!! After a year of being off of Evista I went to my doctor and he responded to my comments as though he didn't think Evista could be causing me this much pain and encouraged me to go on it again due to the preventative aspects for both osteoporosis AND breast cancer, both of which are in my family genes. I started Evista again and immediately experienced the pain in the knees along with the needle-like sensation in ankles and legs that others of you have written about on this website. Thank goodness fo

Additional Thoughts
I also experienced the embarrassing flatulance issue one of you has written about. Being rid of that side effect took many months longer than getting rid of the pain in my knees once I stopped taking Evista. Just so you can compare, I take very good care of my body--eating well along with a vigorous exercise program 5 days a week and physical activity out-of-doors. My body weight compared to my height is well within the weight zone. I had good results with bone density testing 5+ years ago, but have not been back to see if I remained so or if things got worse .

Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 54
Time Taken: 4 years

Reason: ostiopenia Date: 6 June 2007
Side Effects
none that I'm aware of

Additional Thoughts
A bone density scan indicated I had osteopinea 4 years ago. I have taken Evista daily since. I certainly don't want broken bones so I never skipped a single day in the 4 years of taking this medicine. I had a bone density scan done last week. My physician called me today with the results. I now have osteoporosis. He said the Evista did nothing to help me, and to stop taking it.

Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 69
Time Taken: 8 years

Reason: Osteoporosis Date: 24 June 2007
Side Effects
I don't know if my symptoms have anything to do with Evista, because I'm on several other meds that can have those side-effects. After reading these (and the Boniva ratings), I'm really concerned. After the first 18 months, the osteoporosis in my spine became osteopedia & osteopedia in my hips went away; I figured that would continue. WRONG! Now it's 11% worse than it was in 2000 - at my last scan & GYN wants to put me on weekly or monthly pill, because it doesn't seem to be working anymore.

Additional Thoughts
I'm thinking of stopping my Evista & waiting a while before even trying the other pills. I'm really afraid to try the Boniva, since I already have enough problems! What if the Evista is what's been causing them?

Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 63
Time Taken: 6 months

Reason: Osteoporosis Date: 30 June 2007
Side Effects
Leg cramps have been manageable, but about 2 months ago, started experiencing headaches and nausea which persist on a daily basis, am being treated for a sinus infection (2nd round of antibiotics), but have had no relief. Head feels full and fuzzy all the time. Have any of you experienced this, as well?

Additional Thoughts
I'm going to stop Evista today and see if my symptoms clear up.

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