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Raloxifene
INFORMATION ABOUT RALOXIFENE
Raloxifene Uses
Raloxifene is used for osteoporosis. It treats and prevents osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
How Raloxifene works
Raloxifene works like estrogen, a natural female hormone to stop the bone loss that can develop in women after menopause.
Common side effects of Raloxifene
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Leg cramps, Flu-like symptoms, Hot flashes, Peripheral edema, Joint pain, Sweating
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30 Jul 2022 | 10:15 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Raloxifene
- Inform your doctor if you have if you have any type of cancer, heart failure, kidney disease, high triglycerides or liver disease.
- Inform your doctor if you are on estrogen therapy.
- Do not take calcium supplements unless advised by doctor. Taking calcium supplements more than recommended will not provide extra protection for your bones but may cause adverse side effects including kidney stones.
- Stop using raloxifene immediately if you develop: lumps in the breast, signs of stroke (sudden numbness or weakness), severe headache, slurred speech, vision problems; chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood; or pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs.
- Avoid sitting still for long periods of time while you are taking raloxifene.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you observe bleeding / spotting from vagina during the treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Raloxifene
No, Raloxifene is not a biophosphonate
It is safe if used for the dose and duration as recommended by your doctor
No, It's not a hormone/steroid however at times it mimics activity of estrogen
It has been observed that tamoxifen is slightly more effective in prevention of breast cancer in post-menopausal women that raloxifene, however raloxifene also plays a role in treating or preventing osteoporosis
Yes, Use of Raloxifene may cause weight gain or hot flushes
No, Raloxifene does not cause hair loss
No. Raloxifene does not lower cholesterol
It works by reducing the loss of bone tissue and acting on the bone cycle.