Raloxifene
Warnings
What may interact with Raloxifene?
-cholestyramine
-female hormones, like estrogens
-warfarin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Raloxifene?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-a history of blood clots
-cancer
-heart disease or recent heart attack
-high levels of triglycerides (blood fat) in the blood
-history of stroke
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-premenopausal
-smoke tobacco
-an unusual or allergic reaction to raloxifene, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Raloxifene?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Do not stop taking this medicine except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
If you are taking this medicine to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer, you should know that this medicine does not prevent all types of breast cancer. Talk to your doctor if you have questions.
This medicine does not prevent hot flashes. It may cause hot flashes in some patients at the start of therapy.
You should make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin D while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.
Exercise may help to prevent bone loss. Discuss your exercise needs with your doctor or health care professional.
This medicine can rarely cause blood clots. If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking this medicine. This medicine should be stopped at least 3 days before surgery. After surgery, it should be restarted only after you are walking again. It should not be restarted while you still need long periods of bed rest.
You should not smoke while taking this medicine. Smoking may increase your risk of blood clots or stroke.
If you have any reason to think you are pregnant; stop taking this medicine at once and contact your doctor or health care professional.
Do not breast feed while taking this medicine.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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