Evista Information:
IMPORTANT
NOTE: The following information is intended
to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective
for you. Consult your healthcare professional before
using this drug.
USES:
This medicine is a selective estrogen receptor modulator
(SERM) used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in women
after menopause. It may also be used to treat other
conditions as determined by your doctor. These medicines
are structurally different from hormones, including
estrogens and progestins.
BEFORE USING: Some medicines or medical
conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding. If your cholesterol and/or triglyceride
levels have ever increased because you took estrogens,
inform your doctor. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED
if you have a history of blood clots. Contact your doctor
or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about taking this medicine.
HOW TO USE: Follow the directions for using
this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine
may come with a patient information leaflet. Ask your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you
may have about this medicine. This medicine may be taken
on an empty stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE
at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU
MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take
2 doses at once.
PRECAUTIONS: It is important to have enough
calcium and vitamin D in your diet. Ask your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist if you have questions about your
diet or about taking dietary supplements such as calcium
or vitamin D. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL TREATMENTS,
EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor that you
are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU
COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately.
IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast
milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS: SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while
taking this medicine include hot flashes or leg cramps.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if
you experience swelling of hands, feet, or legs; breast
pain or enlargement; unusual weight gain; or abnormal
vaginal bleeding or spotting. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
if you experience pain in your calves, leg swelling,
sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, or changes in
vision. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately.
MISSED
DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a
missed one.
STORAGE:
Store Evista at room temperature and away from excess
heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
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