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Has any one taken fasamax and had a bad reaction but then tried actonel and tolerated this better?

I had every side effect with fasamax so I went off of it after three weeks. I was put on Evista and in two years my back has got a little worse. Now they want to put me on Actonel. I am scared to ...

Posted 28 Mar 2013 1 answer 1 star

What can be done about pain in the leg which comes on with use of Fosamax, what can I take instead?

I have had pain in the right leg for some time now. It appears with use of alendronate (Fosamax), and Evista. Any recommendation for a drug for osteoporosis that would not have this debilitating ...

Posted 9 Feb 2013 3 answers 1 star

I asked a question yesterday about whether Evista could make a difference in your hair but didn't?

... register with the site. Started Evista in November, have baby fine thin hair and have noticed an improvement, hair looks thicker, but is not because of new growth. My hairdresser noticed the ...

Posted 3 Jan 2013 0 answers

Oseoporosis - Should I use prolia or evista?

I am 60 and have osteo in hip and spine I can't decide what treatment to take help

Posted 15 Sep 2012 1 answer

64 year old 11 yr breast cancer survivor. I was on tamoxafen for 1 yr?

then arimidex for 4 yrs. Then I was put on Evista for 6 years. I have been off Evista for one month. I am stil having hot flashes. Is this a side effect of stopping the medication after taking ...

Posted 12 Jul 2012 2 answers

My Dr perscribed Evista because I have LCIS but I am premenopausal?

All the literature on this medication lists that it is not for premenopausal women. Will it still block estrogen receptors for me?

Posted 2 Apr 2012 0 answers

Can you get pregnant while on Evista?

I'm in my 20s and my doctor is about to put me on Evista. I have severe endometriosis and she and an endometriosis specialist thought it might be a good idea since I cannot take any HRTs or ...

Posted 24 Jul 2011 1 answer

Is it recommended that women with breast cancer continue to take Evista?

My wife was taking Evista for several years before being diagnosed with breast cancer. Should she continue to take Evista?

Posted 20 Jul 2011 0 answers

I am 67 years old and have taken Evista for over 10 years can I stop taking it?

I read an article saying that someone such as I should stop taking this drug after being on it for several years as it may have harmful side effects.

Posted 7 Jul 2011 1 answer 1 star

. What is the difference between Calcitriol and Reclast?

Currently taking Evista. I'm post menopausal. Just went on Medicare and must change to another drug for $$$$$ reasons. What is the difference between Calcitriol and Reclast injections?

Posted 16 Feb 2011 0 answers

Will Evista become a generic in the near future?

Posted 22 Nov 2010 1 answer

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