Generic name: raloxifene [ ra-LOX-i-feen ]
Brand name: Evista
Dosage form: oral tablet (60 mg)
Drug classes:Hormones / antineoplastics, Selective estrogen receptor modulators
What is raloxifene?
Raloxifene is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Raloxifene is not for use in men.
Raloxifene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
raloxifene may increase your risk of a blood clot in your leg, your lung, or your eye. You should not take raloxifene if you have ever had this type of blood clot.
Raloxifene can also increase your risk of a stroke, which can be fatal. This risk is highest if you have certain risk factors (such as smoking, having heart problems or high blood pressure, or if you have ever had a heart attack or a stroke).
Although this medicine is for use only in postmenopausal women, you should not take raloxifene if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Before taking this medicine
This medicine may increase your risk of a blood clot in your leg, your lung, or your eye. You should not take raloxifene if you have ever had this type of blood clot.
This medicine is for use only in women who can no longer get pregnant. Raloxifene can harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while taking raloxifene.
Raloxifene can increase your risk of a stroke, which can be fa...
