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Raloxifene
How Raloxifene works
Raloxifene works like estrogen, a natural female hormone to stop the bone loss that can develop in women after menopause.
Side Effects
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Breast tenderness, Leg cramps, Rash, Abdominal pain, Flu-like symptoms, Dyspepsia, Breast pain
Usage
Raloxifene is used in the treatment and prevention of post menopausal osteoporosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Raloxifene a bisphosphonate?No, Raloxifene is not a biophosphonate
Q. Is Raloxifene safe?It is safe if used for the dose and duration as recommended by your doctor
Q. Is Raloxifene a hormone/steroid?No, It's not a hormone/steroid however at times it mimics activity of estrogen
Q. Is raloxifene better than tamoxifen?It has been observed that tamoxifen is slightly more effective in prevention of breast cancer in post-menopausal women that raloxifene, however raloxifene also plays a role in treating or preventing osteoporosis
Q. Does Raloxifene cause weight gain/ hot flushes?Yes, Use of Raloxifene may cause weight gain or hot flushes
Q. Does Raloxifene cause hair loss?No, Raloxifene does not cause hair loss
Q. Does Raloxifene lower cholesterol?No. Raloxifene does not lower cholesterol
Q. How does Raloxifene work / treat in osteoporosis?It works by reducing the loss of bone tissue and acting on the bone cycle.
