Evista Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • an infection
  • urinary tract infection
  • chest pain

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
  • inflammation or infection of the vagina
  • drug-induced hot flashes

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a migraine headache
  • pneumonia
  • inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
  • gallstones

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • depression
  • laryngitis
  • irritation of the stomach or intestines
  • vaginal discharge
  • arthritis
  • joint pain
  • muscle pain
  • difficulty sleeping
  • excessive sweating
  • weight gain

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a clot in the small veins that carry blood to or from the retina of the eye
  • a clot in the lung
  • a stroke
  • obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot
  • a blood clot
  • blood clot in a deep vein of the extremities

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • inflammation of a vein
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