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Can Evista Be Taken When Diagnosed With Osteoporosis?

my family physcian wants me to take evista. i have osteoporosis. for the past 20 years medication has been given to me to help my osteoporosis. i have gotten sick on them lot of pain in bones. I am 76 yrs of age and take bloodpressure meds, thyroid(thyroid removed) Lipitor, calcium and D3. I have had 3 surgeries on my back. Nuero surgeon asked me not to take it , I am afraid of evistas side affects.
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Evista is a drug that treats and prevents osteoporosis by mimicking the effects of the hormone estrogen, which increases bone density. It can be used for three years.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Can Evista Be Taken When Diagnosed With Osteoporosis?

Hello, Evista is a drug that treats and prevents osteoporosis by mimicking the effects of the hormone estrogen, which increases bone density. It can be used for three years. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician