Evista (chemical name: raloxifene) is a medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It belongs to a class of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). It works by acting like estrogen in some parts of the body, such as the bones, but not in other parts, such as the uterus.

Evista is used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It helps to reduce the risk of fractures due to osteoporosis, as well as to reduce the risk of breast cancer. It is also used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have already had a breast cancer.

Advantages of Evista
Evista has a number of advantages over other treatments for osteoporosis. It is a once-daily pill that is easy to take and is generally well tolerated. It has a low risk of side effects and can be taken with food or on an empty stomach. It is also less expensive than other osteoporosis medications.

Evista has also been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have already had a breast cancer. It is also used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have already had a breast cancer.

Side Effects of Evista
Evista can cause a number of side effects, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, leg cramps, and nausea. It can also cause an increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. It is important to talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Evista.

Active Ingredients and Synonyms
Evista contains the active ingredient raloxifene. It is also available under the brand names Raloxifene and Evista.

Evista is an effective medication for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has a number of advantages over other treatments, including being easy to take, low risk of side effects, and being less expensive. However, it can cause a number of side effects, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, leg cramps, and nausea. It is important to talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Evista.