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Have any of you gals taken Evista for osteoporosis?
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Fri, Nov 16, 12 at 10:45
| Recently I had a bone scan and evidently I am showing bone loss since the last one. I tried taking Fosamax in the past and it did not agree with me so am wondering about Evista. I got a prescription for it but haven't had it filled yet. Am wondering if anyone here is taking it and if so what are the side effects. |
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RE: Have any of you gals taken Evista for osteoporosis?
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| I've been taking Evista for at least 10 years and have had no side effects. So far my bone density tests have shown improvement. |
RE: Have any of you gals taken Evista for osteoporosis?
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| I was on Fosamax for 5 years and now on Evista. No side effects from either. Last bone density scan I had in June showed my osteo has reversed to osteopenia. Something is working. |
RE: Have any of you gals taken Evista for osteoporosis?
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| I have been on it for years, first for breast cancer prevention, then, the bone density, have never had a problem. |
RE: Have any of you gals taken Evista for osteoporosis?
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| I did it like terilyn--first for breast cancer, and then for bone density. I never had any side effects. The side effects probably aren't as bad as having osteoporosis. Just look at some bent over people--I go to church with one and it makes me sad just to look at her. |
RE: Have any of you gals taken Evista for osteoporosis?
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| I have also been taking it for many years without any side effects, except hot flashes and I don't know if that really has anything to do with it. On my last bone density scan, I showed improvement. |
RE: Have any of you gals taken Evista for osteoporosis?
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| Thanks so much for the replies. I know I am shrinking in height so I guess I don't have a choice and am glad to know that there may not be side effects. At least that was true for you ladies. Lois |
RE: Have any of you gals taken Evista for osteoporosis?
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| Yep - I refused to take bisphosphonates three years ago, and my OBGYN agreed. Have been on Evista (bonus: breast cancer prevention) since then. Bone scan is good and doc agrees more info now suggests bisphosphonates are not good. |
RE: Have any of you gals taken Evista for osteoporosis?
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| I have taken it for about 10 years also. No side effects, only to my wallet. It costs me $120 for a 3 month supply. |
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