Information
About Evista
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement,
not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
How To Use
How much medicine you take and how often you take
it depends on many factors, including the condition
being treated and the age and weight of the patient.
If you have any questions about the amount and/or
frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with
your health care provider. Evista may be taken any
time of the day with or without food. Stop taking
Evista 72 hours before and during prolonged immobilization
such as postsurgical recovery and prolonged bed rest.
Avoid prolonged restriction of movement during travel
because of increased blood-clotting risk.Evista does
not reduce hot flashes or flushes associated with
estrogen deficiency. Hot flashes may occur upon beginning
therapy. Take additional calcium and vitamin D if
daily dietary intake is inadequate. Consider weight-bearing
exercise and reduction of cigarette smoking and alcohol
consumption. Evista should not be taken if you have
not gone through menopause. Evista may cause an increased
risk of blood clots, especially during the first 4
months of treatment. Read the package insert before
beginning Evista and re-read upon prescription renewal.
Do not stop or change the amount of medicine you are
taking unless advised to do so by your health care
provider. Patients with other medical conditions should
talk with their health care provider before taking
Evista. Do not take any other over-the-counter or
prescription medications or dietary supplements without
talking with your doctor.
Side Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people
have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your health
care provider if any of the following occurs: Common:
Hot flashes; leg cramps; infection; flu syndrome;
chest pain; fever;migraine; nausea; indigestion; vomiting;
gas; gastrointestinal disorders;stomach ache; weight
gain; swelling of the hands or feet; joint pain; muscle
pain; depression; sleeplessness; sinus inflammation;
sore throat; increased cough; laryngitis; rash; sweating;
vaginal inflammation; urinary tract infection;bladder
inflammation; vaginal discharge; breast pain; vaginal
bleeding.
Precautions
Before using Evista, tell your health care provider
about any of the following: if you are taking any
prescription medicine, especially estrogen replacement
therapy, or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplements;
if you have any other medical conditions (eg, congestive
heart failure, cancer)
Drug Interactions
Do not take Evista if you are allergic to any ingredient
in Evista; you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant,
or breastfeeding; you have a history of blood clots
in the legs, lungs, or eyes; you are going to be bedridden
or immobile; you have not gone through menopause ;
you are taking estrogen
Overdose
Contact your health care provider at once if you feel
you have taken or given too much of Evista
Notes
If you have any questions about Evista, please talk
with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, take or give it as soon as possible.
If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time
for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch
up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one
dose is missed, restart medication and advise your
doctor or pharmacist at your next visit.
Storage
Store at room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F).
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