Get Informed: Evista

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Patient Comments about
Evista

Active Ingredient(s)

Raloxifene

What does it do?

Evista

This product is used primarily in the treatment of osteoporosis and in breast cancer prevention. It is an estrogen receptor modulator which inhibits bone resorption and turnover.

Last Text Update:
 2010-Mar-18 11:24 PM
Last Data Update:
 2010-Mar-18 9:01 PM

Other Names

  • Evista
  • Raloxifene

How Safe Is It?

Your Risk Rating
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Average Risk Rating
0: On hold
Pregnancy Category:
X

Black Box Warning

This product has a black box warning relating to its increased risk of potentially fatal strokes or blood clots.

Facts & Figures

Date Approved
09 Dec 1997
Est US Patients*
454,500
Generic Available
No
OTC Available
No

User Age Distribution*

0

< 21

0

21-39

22

40-59

77

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Evista or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.

Other Resources

Recent alerts for Evista

There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Evista during the past year.

Evista Safety Report

0: On hold

The iGuard risk rating for Evista is on hold. It means that we're waiting for more patients taking this medication to join iGuard before we can provide a more accurate safety assessment of this product.

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What is Evista used for?

iGuard is currently tracking more than 3,000 patients that use Evista (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

Disease / Condition % Average Severity
Osteoporosis 95% 4
Menopausal Symptoms 11% 5
Breast Cancer 7% 6

How well does Evista work?

iGuard regularly polls our more than 3,000 users taking Evista (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.

Average Satisfaction Score

(out of 10)

Average Effectiveness Score

(out of 10)

64 65
90%
of patients are confident that the good things about Evista outweigh the bad things.
13%
of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Evista.

Common Side Effects of Evista

iGuard regularly polls our more than 3,000 users taking Evista (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.

10%

10% of patients experience side-effects on Evista

0%

< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Evista


Most Common Side Effects...

  • 5% Hot Flashes
  • 5% Muscle Pain/Cramps
  • = 10%

Global Patient Feedback for Evista (Raloxifene) ( Post a comment )

Comments, Questions, and Answers
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Question/Comment:

I have been taking Evista for over 10 years and have only had leg cramps once in a while. I've been on Levoxyl for over 20 years. I take it first thing in the morning and Evista at night. My last bone density scan was excellent for my age and height. My doctor is very happy with the results.

Female, age 70.

71 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-01-26 11:57:38

Question/Comment:

I have taken Evista for 2 years now. I felt it has caused weight gain mostly in the belly area, too. I sometimes get foot cramps and some leg cramps, but felt that is from the simvastatin that I also take. Could be both? First year had some bone increase, waiting results of current dexascan.
Age 63

61 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-01-19 20:28:57

iGuard Answer/Reply:

Muscle cramps and weight gain are both possible side effects of the Evista. About 5% of iGuard patients report muscle cramps from Evista. Muscle cramps are also possible with the simvastatin. About 9% of patients taking Evista report weight gain. Weight gain is not a reported side effect of simvastatin. You need to discuss these side effects with your doctor and decide if these side effects outweigh the benefits you are receiving from the medications. You should not make any changes to your medications without talking to your doctor first.

Posted: 2010-01-20 09:13:47

Question/Comment:

I have taken Evista for 18 months now. I experienced hot flashes for several month shortly after starting the medication. I also developed severe leg cramps, which I just recently associated with the Evista. Also my breasts are very tender and sometimes even painful which started shortly after I began taking Evista. After discussing these problems with my doctor, I discontinued the Evista a few days ago.

72 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-12-12 06:52:04

Question/Comment:

Is there anyone having a problem with weight gain. I have just started taking Evista.

66 year old female

67 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-10-21 17:00:10

iGuard Answer/Reply:

Swelling of the legs, hands and feet have been reported by patients who take Evista. This swelling could cause weight gain. If your weight gain is excessive or continues you should discuss it with your doctor.

Posted: 2009-10-29 22:21:57

Answer/Reply:

I have a weight gain of almost 20 pounds, and almost entirely in my stomach area. I feel constantly bloated and a lot of my clothes no longer fit comfortably. I have been taking Evista for about 5 months.

52 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-11-04 21:19:10

Question/Comment:

I have just been taking Evista for about 30 days and the only side effect that I have noticed is constipation. Never had the problem before taking this drug and have not changed anything else. I am pretty healthy overall, but have taken levoxyl for about 5 years with no problems. Workout 30 minutes a day on treadmill and with weights. Don't like taking drugs, but dont want osteoporosis either!

52 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-10-06 08:22:28

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