Reviewer: unhappy evista user, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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After taking Evista for 9 months, my right leg suddenly got so weak (and painful) that I couldn't use it to get up from a chair or go up a step. I quit taking it and most of the strength has returned but I'm not sure it will ever be back to normal. I've been in good physical condition and take no other drugs. I took Fosamax for over 4 years before I realized it might be causing severe pains in ... Show Full Comment

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After taking Evista for 9 months, my right leg suddenly got so weak (and painful) that I couldn't use it to get up from a chair or go up a step. I quit taking it and most of the strength has returned but I'm not sure it will ever be back to normal. I've been in good physical condition and take no other drugs. I took Fosamax for over 4 years before I realized it might be causing severe pains in the calves of both legs. I quit taking it and the pains disappeared. These bone meds are scary and I won't be taking any again.
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Reviewer: MissFitz, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I've been taking evista for about 4 months. I have no side effects but after reading the comments I'm getting worried. I'm reasonably healthy, 51 yrs, in menapause for about 5 yrs; I smoke. I was diagnosed with "preni" ostoprosis which is why my gyn put me on this med. For the past three weeks my left eye has been blood shot although it doesn't bother me (other than appearance). Tod ... Show Full Comment

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I've been taking evista for about 4 months. I have no side effects but after reading the comments I'm getting worried. I'm reasonably healthy, 51 yrs, in menapause for about 5 yrs; I smoke. I was diagnosed with "preni" ostoprosis which is why my gyn put me on this med. For the past three weeks my left eye has been blood shot although it doesn't bother me (other than appearance). Today I have an appointment with my general physician and plan to discuss this drug with him. Thank you for sharing your expriences.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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My doctor recommeded evista for prevention of osteoporosis and breast cancer after menopause. I am 57 and am borderline osteoporosis. I have been taking the medication for 4 months. The first week I gained 5 pounds (going from 123 to 128. I have been 123 for years. I am very active. My weight then leveled off at 128. I experienced hot flashes as well. These decreased over time. Recently aft ... Show Full Comment

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My doctor recommeded evista for prevention of osteoporosis and breast cancer after menopause. I am 57 and am borderline osteoporosis. I have been taking the medication for 4 months. The first week I gained 5 pounds (going from 123 to 128. I have been 123 for years. I am very active. My weight then leveled off at 128. I experienced hot flashes as well. These decreased over time. Recently after 4 months I have been experiencing an aching feeling in both legs as well as some numbness and cramping. It was not muscular pain. I bike 25 miles a day and work out in the gym. I know the difference. I called the doctor and he said stop taking the meds for a few days. After two days of no meds, I had no more pain in the legs and my weight dropped down to 123. It appears that the medication caused Edema or swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin in the legs. Now I don't know whether to try something else or just hope for the best. Others please consider sharing your experience. I don't think my doctor believed me until I told him about the weight loss. He thought the pain was muscular from exercise and was willing to have me start the medication again.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Day 1 - light headed and hot flashes Day 2 - lower back pain, hot flashes and light headed, lower leg cramps.

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Day 1 - light headed and hot flashes Day 2 - lower back pain, hot flashes and light headed, lower leg cramps.
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Reviewer: unhappy , 75 or over Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I took Evista for 9 months and then suddenly had severe weakness and pain in my rt. leg. Then my left leg also developed pains. I quit taking Evista and the weakness and pains soon disappeared. I had previously taken Fosamax for several years and had severe leg pains during most of that time until I eventually figured out that Fosamax was the cause (my Doctors never identified it as being a poss ... Show Full Comment

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I took Evista for 9 months and then suddenly had severe weakness and pain in my rt. leg. Then my left leg also developed pains. I quit taking Evista and the weakness and pains soon disappeared. I had previously taken Fosamax for several years and had severe leg pains during most of that time until I eventually figured out that Fosamax was the cause (my Doctors never identified it as being a possible cause of the pains). I refused to take any other bisphosphonates, but Evista did not appear to be a bisphosphonate and I agreed to try it.
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