Precautions and Warnings With Raloxifene

Precautions and warnings with raloxifene should be reviewed with your healthcare provider before beginning treatment. This includes understanding what side effects to watch for, such as blood clots or unusual uterine bleeding, and conditions to tell your healthcare provider about, such as high blood pressure or kidney disease. Precautions and warnings with raloxifene also extend to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Raloxifene HCl for Osteoporosis

Raloxifene: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking raloxifene hydrochloride (Evista^®) if you have:

Ever had a blood clot, including blood clots in the legs, eyes, or lungs
Had a stroke or "mini-stroke" (a transient ischemic attack, or TIA)
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Cancer
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
High triglycerides
Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Smoke cigarettes
Have not gone through menopause
Have an upcoming surgery
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you may be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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