Raloxifene User Reviews & Ratings

• Pro...
• September 2, 2011

Raloxifene for Osteoporosis "Evista was prescribed by my doctor - was on my fourth pill and started experiencing vaginal burning and urinary incontinence. After an examination I was diagnosed with vaginitis and a bladder infection. Went off them immediately."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 28, 2019

Raloxifene for Osteoporosis "I have been taking Evista for 14 months for osteopenia. After 12 months on the drug, I took a new bone density test that showed a mild improvement of 1.8 percent. However, when my doctor took another density test farther up my spine, away from the lumbar region, the results were not good. He believes the bone density reading to be false. He wants me to change to Prolia, but because of the toxicity and hair loss, I’m too afraid with my compromised immune system and CFID's disease."

• shi...
• December 16, 2010

Raloxifene for Breast Cancer, Prevention "Had hot flashes for the first few months about an hour after I took it. I take it at night with my other medications. I found that I cannot drink alcohol. I become very nauseated and throw up. Otherwise, I have taken it for almost 3 years without any real problem."

• Suz...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 2, 2016

Raloxifene for Prevention of Osteoporosis "After taking Evista 60 mg for 5 years for the treatment of osteopenia, my recent bone density test showed -4.2, which is osteoporosis. Even though my insurance would not cover it, especially now that I am on Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem prescription plan, Evista is on the 5th tier so they do not cover it. I took it in good faith, believing it would strengthen my bones, but now I have osteoporosis. I am 69 years old and was shocked after my doctor told me. Now, they want me to see a rheumatologist to discuss taking Prolia. (I know nothing about this medication.) How can I trust this will be a good prescription when Evista made the bone loss worse."

• Sno...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 9, 2021

For Osteoporosis "Patient beware. The promises that this drug will improve osteoporosis and prevent fractures are false. Raloxifene did nothing for my osteoporosis. Others say the same. Read the reviews. Many have had no improvement at all, and many have had bone loss while on this drug. I was extremely careful to get enough calcium, vitamin D, and K, etc."

• Tha...
• January 5, 2024

Raloxifene for Osteoporosis "I have been prescribed Evista by my gynecologist 25 years ago after a total hysterectomy. I have had no negative side effects. My bone density is normal....so are my mammograms...both tests done every 2nd year. Thanks to Evista."

• Dix...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 31, 2021

Raloxifene for Osteoporosis "I took Evista for years only to find out it had not helped at all. My osteoporosis was very bad. Took 2 injections of Reclast. Six months ago, my doctor told me that if I fell, I could easily break my back. He has me on Fosamax now."

• Vic...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 16, 2023

For Osteoporosis "Raloxifene caused excruciating leg cramps, usually at night, in my calves. As the months passed, the pains increased. I finally realized it was a side effect of Raloxifene, and within a day or two of discontinuing it, the cramping stopped."

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2022

For Osteoporosis "My doctor nagged me into taking this for osteoporosis. After two weeks on this, I had a constant runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and constant GERD. Medications would not relieve either of these conditions. I didn't realize they were related to the medication, and was getting ready to make an appointment with a gastro doc, and thought to check and see if the heartburn might be caused by the osteoporosis drug. Sure enough, it is one of the side effects, so is sinusitis and coughing. I can't go through my life like this, blowing my nose constantly and feeling like my insides are burning up. I stopped the drug, and the symptoms disappeared within 48 hours. I messaged the doctor and let her know about it. All she had to say was, 'Sorry that happened, I'm glad you're feeling better.' I'll be relying on Vitamin D, calcium, and boron to keep my bones strong from here on out."

• lin...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 5, 2022

Raloxifene for Osteoporosis "I have been taking Evista since 1983 and have had no side effects. Now I took my bone density test, and I will need different medication or a shot. I am not looking forward to shots, so I will have to try different medication and am not looking forward to possible side effects. But no longer, at 72 years old, can I take Evista according to my doctor due to the effect it could now have on my female organs from what the doctor said."

• oun...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 23, 2017

For Prevention of Osteoporosis "I had been taking Evista for osteopenia for about 10 years and then switched to the generic form, Raloxifene. I have been using Raloxifene for 2 years and have experienced no adverse side effects. However, my doctor feels that the risk of stroke and blood clots associated with this drug is significant enough that she wants to switch me to a different medication, such as Boniva. Several of the reviews written about Boniva and its generic form show that the most common side effects are flu-like symptoms and severe muscle pain. I'm hesitant to try a new medication that has such discouraging side effects."

• end...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 6, 2021

Raloxifene for Prevention of Osteoporosis "I was prescribed Evista after taking hormones, which caused a cyst on one ovary that was surgically removed. After taking Evista for 17 years, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and had a complete hysterectomy. I think the Evista caused the endometrial cancer. However, my bone scans have been good - no osteoporosis."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2022

Raloxifene for Prevention of Osteoporosis "Took Evista for 15 years and kept osteoporosis in check. Then knee replacements caused cessation of Evista for 2 years - 2 new knees. New bone density saw deterioration of all bones, and one thigh bone showed osteoporosis. Endocrinologist just put me on Fosamax."

• tre...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 15, 2018

For Osteoporosis "I was on Evista for 2 years a few years ago and had improvement of my dexiscan. After being off it for several years, I began it again for osteoporosis and have been back on it for 1 1/2 years. My side effects have been hot flashes and some muscle cramps, mainly at night. I have not had a dexiscan since I started again."

• Rad...
• February 15, 2021

For Breast Cancer, Prevention "Been on this for 3 years due to an unfavorable pathology report leaning towards breast cancer. Hot flashes are my biggest complaint, mornings, days, and nights. Does not matter what time I take my doses... unfortunately, this does not prevent breast cancer, only prevents the particular cell type found from reproducing. Time to discontinue... 3 years of severe hot flashes - yikes!"

• Kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 1, 2020

Raloxifene for Osteoporosis "I was on Evista for several years in the 80s and 90s. After several years, my bone density was normal. I went off Evista, and all bone density tests have been normal since."

• Pai...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 25, 2019

Raloxifene for Osteoporosis "Totally eliminated all menopause symptoms in 24 hours. I had to change bedding at least once a day. I was a mess. This eliminated the chills, sweats, and brain fog. It was my magic bullet."

• the...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 27, 2013

Raloxifene for Osteoporosis "Very positive response. Side advantage, breast cancer protection. Major problem: 'hot flashes'. Self-limiting problem, side effect. No need for specific dosing instructions, such as with biguanides."