HEALTH INFORMATION:
Evista Uses Evista is prescribed for osteoporosis, the brittle-bone disease that strikes some women after menopause, without increasing the risk of breast or uterine cancer. A variety of factors promote osteoporosis. The more factors that apply to you, the greater your chances of developing the disease. These factors include: Caucasian or Asian descent Slender build Early menopause Smoking Drinking Diet low in calcium Inactive lifestyle Osteoperosis in the family Evista How To Take Take Evista once daily, at any time, with or without food. Take calcium and vitamin D supplements as well, if you do not get enough in your diet. Avoid alcohol and tobacco. Do weight-bearing exercises to strengthen your bones. Evista Side Effects Evista has one very positive side effect: It lowers total cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. It does not affect HDL ("good") cholesterol or triglyceride levels. The unwanted side effects of Evista cannot be predicted. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Evista. More common side effects may include abdominal pain, arthritis, breast pain, bronchitis, chest pain, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, fever, flu symptoms, gas, gynecological problems, headache, hot flashes, increased cough, indigestion, infection, insomnia, joint pain, leg cramps, muscle ache, nasal inflammation, nausea, rash, sinusitis, sore throat, stomach and intestinal problems, sweating, swelling, tendon soreness, uterine discharge, urinary tract infection, vomiting, and weight gain. Less common side effects may include decreased sense of touch, fainting, laryngitis, migraine, nerve pain (neuralgia), pinkeye (conjunctivitis), pneumonia, urinary disorders, varicose veins, and vaginal bleeding. Evista Medical Precautions Because of Evista's tendency to promote clots, you should not take it during long periods of immobilization such as recovery from surgery or prolonged bed rest, or for 72 hours beforehand. If you are scheduled for surgery, make sure the doctor is aware that you are taking Evista. For the same reason, if you are going on a trip where your movement will be restricted, make a point of periodically getting up and walking around. Evista is not needed prior to menopause and shouldn't be taken until menopause has passed. It has not been studied in premenopausal women and its use is not recommended. Use Evista with caution if you have congestive heart failure, a liver condition, or cancer. Be cautious, too, if you've had breast cancer in the past; the drug's effect in this situation is unknown.

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