BUY EVISTA

Evista is applied for preventing and treating bone loss (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. Maintaining strong bones by slowing bone loss helps to reduce the risk of fractures. This drug is different from hormones (including estrogens and progestins). The principle of work of this remedy consists in acting like estrogen (as a selective estrogen receptor modulator or SERM) in some parts of the body. Evista helps to preserve bone mass, but it does not affect the breast and uterus like estrogen or relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes. This medication is not recommended for use in women before menopause. It should not be used in children.

HOW TO USE EVISTA:

It is an oral medication. It is recommended to take evista one time a day (with or without food) or as prescribed by your doctor. In order not to forget take this remedy at the same time. Be sure to include adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Consult your doctor or pharmacist to see if you need to take calcium/vitamin D supplements. Evista comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have.

EVISTA SIDE EFFECTS:

You may experience hot flashes, sweating, or leg cramps. Inform your doctor in the case of worsening or persisting any of the side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Evista may infrequently cause serious blood clots to form in the legs, lungs, or eyes. If you experience such unusual but serious side effects as trouble breathing, chest pain, leg swelling/pain, vision changes. Contact your doctor immediately. Don't forget that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of the evista side effects.

EVISTA PRECAUTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you have any allergic reaction. Inform your doctor if you have such problems as active or past history of blood clots (e.g., pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis, retinal vein thrombosis). Lack of movement may increase the risk for blood clots. Your doctor will instruct you to stop taking this medication at least 3 days before surgery or during long periods of inactivity (e.g., bedrest). Do not start taking evista until you are routinely and actively moving again. During long periods of travel, walk or move periodically to keep the blood flowing through your body. Your doctor should know your medical conditions, especially of: liver disease, congestive heart failure, cancer, high blood cholesterol levels, history of high blood fat (triglyceride) levels due to estrogen treatment. This remedy is forbidden during pregnancy because it may cause harm to an unborn baby. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using evista is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

EVISTA INTERACTIONS:

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be acquainted with any possible evista interactions. Your doctor should know about all the remedies you are taking, especially of: diazepam, diazoxide, estrogens, cholestyramine (or other anion-exchange resins), lidocaine, warfarin. Your doctor should know that you are taking this remedy before you have lab test, because it may influence them.

NOTES:

Do not share evista with others. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. You should have a complete physical examination, breast and pelvic examination, and PAP test (for vaginal cancer) at least once a year. You should also have periodic mammograms as determined by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding, breast pain, or lumps immediately. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking, and limiting alcohol. Consult your doctor about lifestyle changes that might benefit you. Laboratory and/or medical tests (bone density tests, x-rays, height measurement, blood mineral levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for the evista side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.