User Reviews for Evista oral

After a 10-month treatment with Evista I haven't experienced any of the symptoms I read here. On the contrary, my spine/hip won't hurt as much as in the past; actually, I rarely feel any pain. I haven't repeated DEXA because of the short duration of treatment. But I am optimistic...

Severe pains in lower legs. Getting to the point hard to walk the pain is so bad. Done with Evista starting today before I cannot walk at all. Pain is bad..

I have been taking Evista oral for over 15 years when I was diagnosed Osteopenic. No reverse effects, and my bone loss is minimalized.

Been taking Evista for over three years and my bone loss has been halted with no further decline so I was very pleased. But for the last six months I have been experiencing joint & muscle pain, especially in knees and hips. Just dawned on me it could be Evista after rereading the side effects. Stopped taking it a week ago and already seeing some improvement--will stay off until my next dr appt. I hate it because I have a family history of breast cancer and osteoporosis so I was very hopeful this would work. Not ruling out taking it again in several months after I talk with my doctor and see if the pain goes away.Read More Read Less

I have taken Evista for several years. My bone density did improve somewhat. I stopped taking it on March 25, 2015 due to night sweats, restless legs, and severe and debilitating leg pain. It had gotten to the point that i was experiencing severe leg/hip pain 90% of the time. It severely limited my daily tasks and activities. I have been off Evista now for 3 1/2 months. The leg pain has improved dramatically; but has not completely gone away. I am praying that it will continue to improve as time goes on. Read More Read Less

Just stepped over from osteopenia to osteoporosis couple yrs ago and Dr. put me on Evista. After 2 yrs using it bone density test showed an increase in osteoporosis so option now is to go on Fosomax after discussing other drugs.I'm so disappointed I wasted 2 yrs using Evista only to get worse.Biggest problem I think is that insurance companies don't allow bone density tests less than 23 mos. - yet they'll pay for a drug during that time that might be useless as this was for me. Doesn't make sense. This time I'll pay for a one yr. DEXA myself just so I'm not stuck using a drug longer unnecessarily - should that prove the case w/me once again. I lost 2 yrs of increasing my bone mass - or at least stopping further decrease in bone mass by using Evista. I am not in a risk category for breast cancer but that was one of the benefits my Dr. touted when prescribing Evista. The risk of stroke w/Evista was more a concern for me. Very disappointed in this drug costing me two yrs.time. I gotta hope the fosamax works toward not only stopping the progression but perhaps increasing my bone mass to take back that which Evista took away. Here's hoping!Read More Read Less

Dr switched me from fosamax to evista because I had been on it for more than 5 years. Fosamax increased my bone density from mild osteo to osteopenia. Will have dexa after another year, so don't know about effectiveness of evista yet. Side effects have been mild: some hot flashes, foot and leg cramps mostly at night. Nothing troubling. If this continues and my bone density also increases I will continue taking it.

I have experience excruciating hot flashes day and night and severe night sweats to where my night clothes are wet when I wake up in the morning. My sleep pattern has changed, I toss and turn all night. My mood swings are WAY OUT THERE!!!!!! My family, social, and work life are very difficult to tolerate. I am just about ready to stop cold turkey but I know there would be other risks as well. I have tried contacting my oncologist and she will not return my phone calls. I'm to the point of falling into excessive depression. HELP!!!!!!!!!!Read More Read Less

I took Evista 5 years and had horrible hot flashes and night sweats. I was given Effexor to reduces these symptoms. The Effexor help cover up a side effect I had but did not realize until I went off Evista in June. I went off Effexor and soon I started have shooting pain, numbness and swelling of my feet. I also had numbness in my hands. I stopped taking in June and my feet and hands are beginning to show some improvement. I hope eventually this will go away. I did consult my doctor and he agreed this is probably what caused my problems. Blood work was done to insure I was not diabetic, etc. I'm sure in some people this drug is great. I'm not sure I would have taken this drug if I had know what I know now.Read More Read Less

After discussion with dr today, will go off Evista for one year. I've not seen a decrease in bone density after multiple years on this drug. I have experienced extended years of hot flashes, leg cramps and other symptoms that I attributed to menopause from 2007 but learned today that Evista also causes same symptoms. Also had to have cat scan for possible blood clot after chest pain, blood clot is another side effect.

I have been taking this medication for one year with few side effects, only some weight gain and few leg cramps. I will have another bone density test soon and hope to see some results.

I stopped taking Evista 6 months ago, after taking it for 10 years post breast cancer. I had no side effects while on Evista. Within 3 weeks after stopping it, I began having really intense pressure in my head which has continued for 6 months. Additionally, my eyes became extremely dry, to where I cannot wear my contacts. I also now have ringing in my ears. I have had extensive blood work, in addition to a neck and brain MRI, plus sinus CT and everything has come out normal. Could it be due to stopping the Evista? Has anyone else had a similar experience?Read More Read Less

I have been taking Evista 60mg for two years now with no side effects. It has had positive effects as my most recent scan showed a significant increase in bone density.

I have been taking Evista for approximately 3 weeks prescribed by my gynocologist; I am an 8 year breast cancer survivor and 2 year post hysterectomy. I have suffered from hot flashes for the past 5 years and they finally started to lessen until I started taking Evista and the hot flashes have returned with a vengence. I have pain into my left foot and left toe feels like a fractured bone) Hot flashes have disrupt my sleep, headache, sinus issues, balance isseus. I am going to contact my oncologist for his recommendation - I do not believe I will continue this medication. Read More Read Less

I wastold do NOT take if you are OVER 75

I was prescribed Evista for osteopenis. Extremely healthy my entire life. As someone else reported I developed a "blood clot on my optic nerve" and lost vision in my right eye..... called NAION. I was told to stop med immediately. Don't know if it was ever reported to FDA. Probably too much paperwork for busy doctors.

The first month of taking this medication I had no side effects. I am on month 2 now and have painful and swollen hands. My fingers feel like I have arthritis and I cannot get my rings off now. Hoping this will subside. If not I may switch to another drug.

I have symptom since I started Evista - leg/foot cramps, fatigue, insomnia and interrupted sleep, but did not fit them together till I read the side effects that some had in the tests. I will stop taking it according to my doctors recommendations.

Started this med in 1997. Not sure how effective it is - where would my bones be without it ? No side effects or pain or breaks. It is way too expensive for a drug that has been in use for so many years, but I'm staying on it until I'm sure it isn't doing enoug