No side effects! I am very sensitive to any medications and must take all in smaller doses than most w/ elevated results. This medication shows no signs of use whatsoever, but, I feel stronger while using it. My bones do not creek as much after 2 weeks of use; I am very happy with this drug; no stomach upset w/ or w/o food.
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The very first pill made me sick, so I will take Evista.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
2/24/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been on Evista for two years following a diagnosis of ostiopaenia. Just had a bone density test and my density has increased, showing no signs of osteopaenia.
Before I started taking Evista, I had very mild arthritis type joint pain in my hands. Since taking Evista, the pain has increased. I'm going to see if it gets better after stopping Evista.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/17/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 3.7
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I have osteopenia. Was on Actonel for 1-1/2 yrs. Had a bone density test. No growth of bone from medicine. Changed to Evista and prempro hormone stopped to prevent risk of breast cancer. (Evista contains bone and hormone medicine). Had another bone density test 1-1/2 yrs. later. More bone loss. Dr. changed medicine to Fosamax, but it does not contain any hormone and I am Terribly Missing that part of it! Has been a couple of weeks since I stopped taking it and everyone around me IS A BEAR (grrrrr). Of course, it's not me, it's them. Need to F/U with doc.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/8/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 2.3
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I started taking Evista two weeks ago and now have a lot of pain in my knee. I am going to discontinue use and see if this makes a difference.
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Michelle | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Caregiver
My mom took this drug for several years. She had breast cancer 15 years ago. According to doctors it was from premarin, hormone related. She found out last spring she has bone cancer and not long to live. Is Evista a hormone or form of one?
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jj | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
I have been taking Evista for three week now. It is now 3 am and I am up due to terrible pain in my knee. I have had pain in my knees and hips. Not sure yet if it is from the evista. I'm stopping it today and seeing if the pain goes away.
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debB | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/16/2008
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 1.3
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After taking Evista daily for 4 months, I had to stop because body and muscle aches began to impact my daily life.I couldn't go up stairs or get up out of a chair without some serious hip and knee pain. I am not out of shape or overweight.I also experienced shoulder and middle of back pain that felt like it was "in my bones."
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meaningfulc | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/21/2007
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 4.7
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When I was 27 years old I had to have a hysterectomy due to endometriosis. So I went thru a surgical menopause. My Dr. did not put me on any meds for prevention of osteoporosis then. If he had I most likely would not have osteo. so severely now. My age now is 55. I am angry that back then my dr. did not do that or recommend that I needed meds. Now the dr. I am seeing has had me on Evista 60mg. daily for years and recently after my bone density and the other bone test, she decided to put me on Fosomax. I had tried it before and cannot take it or Actonel due to acid reflux problems I have. I went back on the Evista and just have to be careful not to stand too long or my back really starts to hurt. It is too bad that Dr's don't prescribe a drug for osteo if they are putting us thru surgical menopause. They should know better. Call me mad about what happened to me.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/8/2007
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
I was taking Premarin, my MD changed to Evista for added benefits of reducing cause of breast cancer.
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helovsu | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2007
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 4.7
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No side effects! I am very sensitive to any medications and must take all in smaller doses than most w/ elevated results. This medication shows no signs of use whatsoever, but, I feel stronger while using it. My bones do not creek as much after 2 weeks of use; I am very happy with this drug; no stomach upset w/ or w/o food.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 4.7
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Had diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis. I have IBS and Actonel and Fosamax gave me severe constipation requiring enemas. I was switched to Evista and have had no side effects.
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almost 53 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/11/2007
Condition: Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Overall rating 4.0
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It has been given to me for postmenopausal use for osteoporosis & post breast cancer treatment. No problems
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
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