Raloxifene is prescribed to treat postmenopausal women for osteoporosis. As this eMedTV article explains, it can also help reduce their risk of breast cancer. The drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and side effects are also described in detail.
Although most people have no problems with raloxifene, side effects can occur. This eMedTV segment lists the most common side effects, rare side effects, and side effects that should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider.
Raloxifene uses are primarily concerned with both osteoporosis and breast cancer. This page of the eMedTV Web site explains why raloxifene is used for both conditions, how it works in the body, and also addresses off-label uses and uses in children.
Raloxifene dosing guidelines are the same for everyone, as this eMedTV Web page discusses. This page explains what this dose is and also offers helpful tips for when and how to take the medication to ensure a safe, successful treatment process.
Drug interactions with raloxifene can occur if it's combined with warfarin and diazepam, among other things. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that can cause interactions, describes the potentially negative results, and explains how to avoid them.
If you have liver or kidney disease, your body may not handle raloxifene as well as it should. This eMedTV page provides other precautions and warnings with raloxifene to be aware of. Understanding these can help ensure a safe treatment process.
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