People's Pharmacy

Evista

Generic Name:raloxifene

Revised:4/1/2000

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Special Precautions

Pregnant women should avoid Evista just as they would avoid any estrogen; it could have a negative effect on the fetus.

Women with a history of blood clotting disorders such as thrombophlebitis should not take Evista, either.

Like estrogen, this medication raises the possibility of clots and their complications, which can be extremely serious. Because of this danger, women who must be bedridden for several days due to accident, illness or surgery should discontinue Evista (72 hours ahead of time if possible).

Immobility increases the risk of clotting, so on long trips women taking Evista are encouraged to get up and move around whenever they can.