User Reviews for Evista oral

I've been on Evista for about 10 years and am very satisfied. This week I had a Dexascan and the doctor has called asking me to come in and talk about the test results. I am afraid that the Evista either has run it's course or it needs to be increased or something. Reviewing the lawsuits and the side effects of all the other medications listed, I am afraid he is going to want to move me to something different and I am just not going to do it. Evista is just too great.

still have thinning bones and have hot flaSHES

I took 5 doses of Evista & woke up with severe pains in my knee! I could not figure out what I did & then I realized joint pain was listed on the side effects. I stopped taking & it's day 6 of pain! Nothing helps & I am limping around...so horrible it should be taken off the market!!!

my body itches a lot. especially in the evening. I stop to use this medication for a week now, Isn't because from this medication ? anyone has the same experience ?

I have taken Evista 7 years and have had no problems

I have been on Evista for 21 months and just had my second BMD test revealing a decrease in my T-score; Evista has done nothing for me except allow me to suffer the side effects of hot flashes, chills, leg cramps, weight gain(and I have a thin frame), insomnia and headaches(which I have never suffered from). This has been a huge disappointment and waste of money for me. I received my results today, 08/03/12, and of course, have stopped taking Evista.

Was put on Evista after breaking my femur to make my bones stronger. Was on it a couple of weeks when I notice that I was having severe muscle cramps and couldn't hardly walk. Stayed on it for two months and was in so much pain. During this time I fell three times which I was glad I didn't break a bone again. My primary doctor was the one who wanted me on this but after talking to my surgeon about how I was feeling, he told me to get off the medication. In just a couple of days, I felt better than ever. Read More Read Less

My doctor just put me on this, have not taken it yet - but tried the fosomax for a day - had a horrible allergic reaction and almost had to be rushed into the hospital - now my Doc wants me to try this, it looks like there are no drugs that are researched enough that seem to work without horrible side effects. I am 49, and have osteoporosis, I have been doing a great deal of research and think the best thing is to try - is to take care of it on your own with weight bearing type exercise, vitamins and diet.. From what I understand and the exercise...its the jumping gravity type things that we need to do...for me, to hard to run - Ill be jump rope, and bought a little trampoline along with lifting weights. My doc will test me in another year, so Ill see then if its working - I would rather try this first before all the drugs that cause such horrible things...Im to young to have this crap anyways, so the whole thing is very frustrating.Read More Read Less

Side effect -- weight gain

sever pain in joints and bone. eye fatigue. headaches. pain in feet, as if bottoms of feet are bruised. jolts of pain in feet and legs. three root canals in a row. (never had these symptoms before evista)

I have used Evista since 1999 and have not had adverse side effects except sometimes cramps on my feet at night, although it is uncertain that this is caused by Evista. Other than that, I take it on a daily basis without fail and have felt fine.

I am 52 and have been using Evista for many years. My osteoporosis has stablized and I like the added benefit of reducing the risk of breast cancer. No side effects. Very satisfied.

Had a hysterectomy in 2006 and after two years of hot flashes, I decided to go on Bio-identical hormones which worked great. I was recently advised to go off of them. I have been taking Evista for approximately one month. I recently began having a hard time sleeping, started getting hot flashes and have gained ten pounds. I checked WebMd to see what others were saying about this drug and i found that many people seem to be having the same symptoms. I am considering researching to see what other options I have.Read More Read Less

I have been taking Evista for 5 years. During the first ten days on Evista I felt as though I had a mild virus, warm, somewhat achey. After that I've had no side effects at all and feel fine on it. Only problem is that while my hip T score improved my spinal T score has gotten worse and I am now have osteoporosis so will have to switch to another medication. Too bad since I liked Evista.

I have been taking Evista for over 5 months after being taken off Tamoxifen. I take it for osteopenia and breast cancer prevention. Both drugs have caused severe swelling and pain in my legs and esp knees. It has traveled to my hips and down to my ankles. The night cramps are awful and I dream of the pain in my legs. Terrible pain. I have osteoartritis and issues with disk degeneration and this med seems to attack those vulnerable areas. The interesting thing is that my oncologist, breast surgeon, or radiologist believe it is because of these drugs! Thank you for making me feel heard!! I took myself off of Tamoxifen and felt better in 4 days, went on Evista after my mastectomy and did okay for awhile. But now I realize I may have done better for a longer period because I had reconstruction 3 months ago and was on mega doses of Celebrex for 2 months. I think that masked the side effects of Evista. I have gone off the drug on my own and this is the 4th day. The leg cramps are better all ready and I am just waiting for better results. I could hardly walk. I am 57 and very active. Walk, lift weights and am in great health. I had to take the stairs one at a time, walked with a limp and sometimes my legs would give out. Early on I thought I had MS. Three nights ago while out with my family, they had to help me to the car! The drug is not worth losing my quality of life. I will see my oncologist again, but will not take this drug. My first oncologist insisted that in 20 years he had never heard of this happening...read the medication guide and the blogs! Listen to your patients! I will let you know how I am doing in a few days. Read More Read Less

I had a hysterectomy at 49 and went on low dose HRT for about 2 1/2 years with no negative side effects. I weaned myself off of them knowing they no longer advise HRT beyond 5 years. Two years later I have been diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis. I have only been on Evista for 6 weeks. Weight gain, insomnia and severe hot flashes were immediate. Now a burning in my hips wakes me up when I finally find sleep. I've already contacted my Doctor asking for another alternative, but have concerns regarding the many significant side effects the others offer as well. Either way, today was my last day taking Evista.Read More Read Less

This drug was not for me. Took it 3 weeks and was miserable the entire time. Constant flashes, joint pain, malaise, insomnia and depression. I was achy and hot and crying every day. Not happy with my doctor for prescribing this med. I have a family history of strokes. Now have a paid for 3 month supply sitting in my medicine cabinet. Sorry I let Dr. send in the prescription. He should have given me a sample or just do a trial dosage. My advice is do not take it.

I have had a heart attack 6 yrs ago and recently stopped Plavix. I started the Evista for swollen mammary glands shortly afterwards. The first week was fine, but the second wk I began having a migraine that lasted for a week, so I stopped the Evista and in two days my migraine finally stopped. I may not be a good candidate for this drug, so I am just taking my vit e and evening primrose oil and D3. I have had cysts several times, but not swollen glands.