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EVISTA is indicated for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and for the reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and for the reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk of invasive breast cancer.

Important limitations of use for breast cancer risk reduction are as follows: There are no data available regarding the effect of EVISTA on invasive breast cancer incidence in women with inherited mutations (BRCA1, BRCA2) to be able to make specific recommendations on the effectiveness of EVISTA. EVISTA is not indicated for the treatment of invasive breast cancer or reduction of the risk of recurrence. EVISTA is not indicated for the reduction in the risk of noninvasive breast cancer.

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Important Safety Information for EVISTA® (raloxifene HCl tablets)

WARNING: INCREASED RISK OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM AND DEATH FROM STROKE
Increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism have been reported with EVISTA. Women with active or past history of venous thromboembolism should not take EVISTA. Increased risk of death due to stroke occurred in a trial in postmenopausal women with documented coronary heart disease or at increased risk for major coronary events. Consider risk-benefit balance in women at risk for stroke.

Contraindications

  • EVISTA is contraindicated in nursing women and in women who are or may become pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. EVISTA is also contraindicated in women with active or past venous thromboembolic events (VTEs), including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and retinal vein thrombosis.

Warnings and Precautions

  • In a study of postmenopausal women at high risk for cardiovascular disease taking EVISTA, there was no increase in the incidence of stroke; however, there was an increase in death due to stroke. EVISTA also did not increase or decrease the incidence of overall mortality, cardiovascular mortality, or heart attack. The risk-benefit balance should be considered in women at risk for stroke, such as those with prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), atrial fibrillation, hypertension, or cigarette smoking.
  • EVISTA should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment or moderate/ severe renal impairment since safety and efficacy have not been established in these patients.
  • The safety of concomitant use of EVISTA with systemic estrogens has not been established and its use is not recommended.

Adverse Reactions

  • The common adverse reactions considered to be drug related:
  • Adverse reactions occurring in the clinical trials at a frequency ≥2.0% in either group and in more EVISTA-treated women than in placebo-treated women include:
  • The majority of adverse reactions occurring during the osteoporosis prevention and treatment studies were mild and generally did not require discontinuation of therapy.

For additional information, please see the full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.


EVISTA is a once-daily 60-mg tablet. Supplemental calcium and/or vitamin D should be added to diet if daily intake is inadequate.

EVISTA is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis and for the reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

If you already have or have had breast cancer, EVISTA does not treat it or prevent its return, and it does not reduce the risk of all forms of breast cancer.

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Important Safety Information About EVISTA® (raloxifene HCl tablets)

You should not take EVISTA if you have had or are at risk for getting blood clots in the legs, lungs or eyes, as it may increase the risk of blood clots. Stop taking EVISTA and call your doctor if you have leg pain or warmth, swelling of the legs, hands or feet, chest pain, shortness of breath or a sudden vision change, as these may be signs of a blood clot. Being unable to move around for long periods may increase this risk. If you will need to be still for a long time, talk to your doctor about ways to reduce the risk of blood clots.

EVISTA does not increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke in women who have had or are at risk for a heart attack; however; EVISTA increases the likelihood of dying from stroke in these women, should one occur. Before taking EVISTA tell your doctor if you have had a stroke, a mini-stroke, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack, history of smoking, or believe you have other risk factors for stroke or a heart attack.

EVISTA is not right for everyone. You should only take prescription EVISTA if you are past menopause. Before taking EVISTA, talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions. If you are pregnant, nursing or may become pregnant, do not take EVISTA, as it may cause fetal harm. Women with liver or kidney disease should use EVISTA with caution. EVISTA should not be taken with estrogens in the form of pills, patches or injections. Side effects may include hot flashes, leg cramps, swelling, flu-like symptoms, joint pain, and sweating. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

For more safety information, please see the Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information.

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Osteoporosis Risk Factors

The effects of several risk factors influence whether you may get osteoporosis. Low bone mass is an important risk factor: the more bone mass you have at around age 30, the less likely you are to develop osteoporosis. Many factors determine how much bone mass you will have — genetic, nutritional, and environmental.

Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Being female
Advancing age
Having a family history of osteoporosis
Having a thin and/or small frame
Being Caucasian (white) or Asian, although African Americans and Hispanic Americans can be at risk as well
Being postmenopausal, including early or surgically-induced menopause
Suffering from anorexia nervosa or bulimia
Having a diet low in calcium and/or vitamin D
Using certain medications, such as corticosteroids, thyroid replacement therapy, and some anticonvulsants
Having an inactive lifestyle
Smoking cigarettes
Excessive use of alcohol

Discuss these — and any specific health concerns — with your healthcare professional. He/she may offer you options to help strengthen your bones. For example, supplemental calcium and/or vitamin D should be added to the diet if daily intake is inadequate. Treatment options may include taking a prescription drug.

  • *This discussion of risk factors is to be used as an educational guide only. It is not designed to provide you with medical advice or to assess your actual risk of developing osteoporosis. You may have other risk factors or circumstances not discussed here that increase or decrease your risk for this disease.

Take the First Steps
Since women with osteoporosis often do not have symptoms until they break a bone, now is the time to talk to your healthcare professional about tests to help determine if you have osteoporosis. To help determine if you might be at risk, take a risk assessment.

Next: Risk Assessment Guide



Indications for EVISTA® (raloxifene HCl tablets)

EVISTA is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis and for the reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

If you already have or have had breast cancer, EVISTA does not treat it or prevent its return, and it does not reduce the risk of all forms of breast cancer.

Important Safety Information About EVISTA

You should not take EVISTA if you have had or are at risk for getting blood clots in the legs, lungs or eyes, as it may increase the risk of blood clots. Stop taking EVISTA and call your doctor if you have leg pain or warmth, swelling of the legs, hands or feet, chest pain, shortness of breath or a sudden vision change, as these may be signs of a blood clot. Being unable to move around for long periods may increase this risk. If you will need to be still for a long time, talk to your doctor about ways to reduce the risk of blood clots.

EVISTA does not increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke in women who have had or are at risk for a heart attack; however; EVISTA increases the likelihood of dying from stroke in these women, should one occur. Before taking EVISTA tell your doctor if you have had a stroke, a mini-stroke, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack, history of smoking, or believe you have other risk factors for stroke or a heart attack.

EVISTA is not right for everyone. You should only take prescription EVISTA if you are past menopause. Before taking EVISTA, talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions. If you are pregnant, nursing or may become pregnant, do not take EVISTA, as it may cause fetal harm. Women with liver or kidney disease should use EVISTA with caution. EVISTA should not be taken with estrogens in the form of pills, patches or injections. Side effects may include hot flashes, leg cramps, swelling, flu-like symptoms, joint pain, and sweating. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

For more safety information, please see the Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information.