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Comparing Alendronate vs Evista

Alendronate

Evista

raloxifene

Alendronate helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a... more

Evista is not a hormone, but it mimics estrogen, and may be used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women or to lower the risk of invasive breast cancer in women with osteoporosis. Hot flashes... more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
3.1
44 Reviews

For Prevention of Osteoporosis Joint pain, back pain, involuntary jerking, swelling, thinning hair, constant in pain.

2
Patches89

For Prevention of Osteoporosis The side effects increased with intensity the longer I took it. Muscle, joint and bone pain. I reached the point where I needed a cane to walk. Once I stopped taking it, problems all went away.

2
Anonymous
7.0
4 Reviews

For Osteoporosis Very positive response. Side advantage breast cancer protection. Major problem "hot flashes". Self limiting problem side effect. No need for specific dosing instructions such as with biguanides.

10
thetruthhurts

For Osteoporosis Evista was prescribed by my doctor - was on my fourth pill and started experiencing vaginal burning and urinary incontinence. After an examination I was diagnosed with vaginitis and a bladder infection. Went off them immediately.

1
ProudMari

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: decreased serum calcium, and decreased serum phosphate.

See the full alendronate side effects document.

Common side effects include: infection, flu-like symptoms, hot flash, and sinusitis.

See the full Evista side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 70 mg
Per Unit* $9.87 - $9.99
Cost* $39.47 - $39.97
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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 60 mg
Per Unit* $6.72 - $9.44
Cost* $201.69 - $283.33
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Binosto, Fosamax

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

27.7 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 227 drugs are known to interact with alendronate:

  • 2 major drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
  • 220 moderate drug interactions (2220 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (53 brand and generic names)

A total of 64 drugs are known to interact with Evista:

  • 6 major drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)
  • 44 moderate drug interactions (493 brand and generic names)
  • 14 minor drug interactions (56 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food may reduce the absorption of alendronate, which may lead to lower blood levels of the... more

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 29, 1995

December 09, 1997

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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