Compare Reclast vs. Evista
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Prevents bone loss.
Reclast (zoledronate) is a good choice for osteoporosis if you aren't able to take bisphosphonates by mouth. It is available as a generic, but you have to see a doctor to get each dose.
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3.1/ 5 average rating with 39 reviewsforReclast
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.
Upsides
- Available in generic.
- Depending on what you're using it for, you may only need to take it as a one-time dose, or every 1 to 2 years.
- 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.
Downsides
- You have to go to your doctor's office or an infusion center to get each dose by IV infusion.
- It can't be used if you have really poor kidney function.
- Joint pain and muscle pain are common side effects after the infusion.
- 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.
Used for
- Post-menopausal osteoporosis
- Breast cancer prevention
Dosage forms
- Injection
- Pill
Price
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$39.21
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Reviews
39 reviews so far
28%
saidit'sworth it
28%
saiditworked well
36%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
17possible side effects
- Muscle aches20%
- Fatigue18%
- Headache15%
- Muscle pain12%
- Pain12%
- Chills10%
- Influenza-like illness9%
- Stomach pain8%
- Shortness of breath7%
- Feeling unwell7%
- Musculoskeletal stiffness5%
- Lack of energy3%
- Atrial fibrillation3%
- Palpitations3%
- Excessive sweating3%
- Eye pain2%
- Lower kidney function2%
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%
Risks and risk factors
- Pain in the bones and muscles
- Problems in the jawbone
- Oral or dental surgery
- Cancer
- Poor oral hygiene
- Leg bone fractures
- Low calcium in the blood
- Low parathyroid hormone
- History of thyroid surgery
- Problems with calcium absorption
- Kidney injury
- Kidney disease
- Taking a water pill
- Dehydrated
- Elderly
- 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