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Evista (raloxifene) Side Effects
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Pronounced: (ra-LOX-ih-feen)
Warning
Raloxifene may infrequently cause serious blood clots to form in the legs or lungs. Tell your doctor if you have history of blood clots (e.g., deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism). Also talk to your doctor about risk factors for developing strokes (sometimes fatal) while taking this medication. Some risk factors include tobacco use, alcohol use, having high cholesterol/diabetes, or history of heart disease. Discuss...
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Evista
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Evista
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Osteoporosis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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