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Prevents bone loss and lowers your risk of invasive breast cancer.
Evista (raloxifene) helps to reduce bone loss and lower the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women, but it can cause blood clots.
Treats high calcium levels and prevents bone loss.
Miacalcin (calcitonin) can be used for osteoporosis, but it is not a first choice because there are more effective medications available.
Upsides
- Evista (raloxifene) is a good choice for prevention of bone loss for postmenopausal women. Evista (raloxifene) can also reduce your risk for invasive breast cancer.
- Unlike bisphosphonates, Evista (raloxifene) is easier on your stomach.
- Although Evista (raloxifene) acts like estrogen, it doesn't increase the chances of uterine or breast cancer.
- If you are having hot flashes, Evista (raloxifene) may help relieve them, unlike some alternatives.
- Using the nasal spray causes fewer side effects than the injectable version.
- Can help with bone pain if you've had a recent fracture.
- Available in generic.
Downsides
- Evista (raloxifene) can cause side effects similar to estrogen such as clots and hot flashes, which doesn't happen with bisphosphonate alternatives like Fosamax (alendronate).
- Premenopausal women cannot take Evista (raloxifene) for breast cancer prevention.
- It is not the first choice treatment for osteoporosis unless you cannot take bisphosphonates.
- Your doctor may ask you to take this medicine for years to prevent bone loss.
- If you are on a blood-thinner called warfarin, you may need to do a blood test before starting this medicine.
- Miacalcin (calcitonin) is not as effective as other medications used to stop bone loss or lower calcium levels.
- You're at a higher risk for certain cancers while taking Miacalcin (calcitonin).
- If you're allergic to fish, you might also be allergic to Miacalcin (calcitonin).
Used for
- Post-menopausal osteoporosis
- Breast cancer prevention
- Hypercalcemia
- Paget's disease
- Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Nasal spray
- Injection
Price
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$27.68
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Side effects
45possible side effects
- Hot flashes25%
- Joint pain16%
- Flu-like symptoms15%
- Infection11%
- Stuffy nose10%
- Difficulty breathing10%
- Sinus infection10%
- Headache9%
- Increased cough9%
- Nausea9%
- Weight gain9%
- Muscle pain8%
- Sore throat8%
- Leg cramps7%
- Diarrhea7%
- Stomach pain7%
- Indigestion6%
- Depression6%
- Difficulty sleeping6%
- Rash6%
- Vaginal bleeding6%
- Vomiting5%
- Swelling5%
- Fever4%
- Tendon disorder4%
- Vertigo4%
- Chest pain4%
- Arthritis4%
- Bladder infection4%
- Breast Pain4%
- Sweating3%
- Uterine disorder3%
- Urinary tract disorder3%
- Flatulence3%
- Stomach and intestinal disorders3%
- Stomach flu3%
- Swelling in arms or legs3%
- Pneumonia3%
- Vaginal discharge3%
- Endometrial disorder3%
- Fainting2%
- Stabbing nerve pain2%
- Pink eye2%
- Migraine2%
- Inflamed vocal cords2%
6possible side effects
- Stuffy nose12%
- Nose irritation11%
- Back pain5%
- Joint pain4%
- Bloody nose4%
- Headache3%
Risks and risk factors
- Increased risk of blood clots and stroke
- History of blood clots or stroke
- History of heart disease
- Long-distance travel
- Major surgery
- Prolonged immobilization
- Smoking
- Heart failure
- High blood pressure
- Premenopausal women
- Breast cancer
- History of breast cancer
- Overdose
- History of liver disease
- History of kidney disease
- Taking estrogen
- Allergic reaction
- Allergy to fish
- Seizures
- Seizure history
- Low calcium in blood
- Nasal problems
- Age 65 and above
- Cancer
- History of cancer