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What does it do?
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: 2011-10-04
Last data update: 2012-05-18
This product has a black box warning relating to its increased risk of potentially fatal strokes or blood clots.
Usage:
Evista (along with other drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) is most commonly used to treat the conditions below. Please note that some patients may be using this medication for more than one condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Osteoporosis | 94% |
| Menopausal Symptoms | 11% |
| Breast Cancer | 7% |
General Information:
- 7.2
- Evista Average Satisfaction Score
- 70% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Evista.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 3,400 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 for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
Comments
Global Patient Feedback for Evista
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I am wondering if I should cut dose of Evista to 3 x week. I have been taking it over 10 years, am 74 years of age and have increasingly gained weight, had night leg and foot cramps throughout this period and had no idea it could be the Evista. Have developed a painful bunion (big toe) within last 3 months - out of the blue! Could this be gout or increased uric acid causing this? Would like to hear others opinions on both discontinuing Evista and the bunion.
- 74 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-02-28 12:31:03
I have always been an avid exerciser and do not lead a sedentary life. Due to osteoporosis (in spite of all precautions) my doctor prescribed Evista. I was on it for about 8 months when I experienced severe swelling in one of my wrists and a week later in one of my legs. It was determined that I had developed blood clots. I stopped taking the drug immediately and was placed on a blood thinner. It was an unbelievably painful experience. Age: 57 Female
- 57 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-10-30 19:57:32
I am 74 years old and have been taking Evista for 8 years to prevent osteoporosis. About 18 months ago I started having leg cramps quite often. The doctor suggested I cut the dosage to a half a pill per day which has alleviated the leg cramps and doesn't seem to have had an adverse effect on my bone density scores.
- 75 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-10-19 14:42:20
