Reviewer: Zeelie1933, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have only had one side effect from this medication--weight gain.

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I have only had one side effect from this medication--weight gain.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been taking Evista for 5 years. During the first ten days on Evista I felt as though I had a mild virus, warm, somewhat achey. After that I've had no side effects at all and feel fine on it. Only problem is that while my hip T score improved my spinal T score has gotten worse and I am now have osteoporosis so will have to switch to another medication. Too bad since I liked Evista.

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I have been taking Evista for 5 years. During the first ten days on Evista I felt as though I had a mild virus, warm, somewhat achey. After that I've had no side effects at all and feel fine on it. Only problem is that while my hip T score improved my spinal T score has gotten worse and I am now have osteoporosis so will have to switch to another medication. Too bad since I liked Evista.
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Reviewer: chounch, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I had a hysterectomy at 49 and went on low dose HRT for about 2 1/2 years with no negative side effects. I weaned myself off of them knowing they no longer advise HRT beyond 5 years. Two years later I have been diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis. I have only been on Evista for 6 weeks. Weight gain, insomnia and severe hot flashes were immediate. Now a burning in my hips wakes me up wh ... Show Full Comment

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I had a hysterectomy at 49 and went on low dose HRT for about 2 1/2 years with no negative side effects. I weaned myself off of them knowing they no longer advise HRT beyond 5 years. Two years later I have been diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis. I have only been on Evista for 6 weeks. Weight gain, insomnia and severe hot flashes were immediate. Now a burning in my hips wakes me up when I finally find sleep. I've already contacted my Doctor asking for another alternative, but have concerns regarding the many significant side effects the others offer as well. Either way, today was my last day taking Evista.
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Reviewer: Roppongi, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This drug was not for me. Took it 3 weeks and was miserable the entire time. Constant flashes, joint pain, malaise, insomnia and depression. I was achy and hot and crying every day. Not happy with my doctor for prescribing this med. I have a family history of strokes. Now have a paid for 3 month supply sitting in my medicine cabinet. Sorry I let Dr. send in the prescription. He should have given ... Show Full Comment

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This drug was not for me. Took it 3 weeks and was miserable the entire time. Constant flashes, joint pain, malaise, insomnia and depression. I was achy and hot and crying every day. Not happy with my doctor for prescribing this med. I have a family history of strokes. Now have a paid for 3 month supply sitting in my medicine cabinet. Sorry I let Dr. send in the prescription. He should have given me a sample or just do a trial dosage. My advice is do not take it.
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Reviewer: 6dul3o, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Initially experienced hot flushes. They settled after about 2 months

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Initially experienced hot flushes. They settled after about 2 months
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