Encyclopedia: Raloxifene
Raloxifene is an oral selective estrogen receptor modulator that has oestrogenic actions on bone and anti-oestrogenic actions on the uterus and breast. It is used in the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It was announced on April 17, 2006, that raloxifene is as effective as tamoxifen in reducing the incidence of breast cancer in certain high risk groups of females, though with a reduced risk of thromboembolic events and...
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Toremifen/raloxifene for gyno.
Has enyone used raloxifen or toremifen as an antiestrogen to reduce already existing gyno i've heard a lot of anecdotal evidence that raloxifene works VERY VERY well for gyno...
Aug 27, 2005
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Raloxifene et al
There has been a bit of discussion about Raloxifene in relationship to osteoporosis. I found this in the book Diseases of the Breast. "In 1998, a new SERM, raloxifene, was approved in the US
Mar 21, 2001
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Tamoxifen & Raloxifene (Evista)
Is anyone taking Raloxifene together with Tamoxifen. Newly released Evista is supposed to take care I've been trying to get information about Raloxifene as a replacement for tamoxifen,...
Apr 19, 1998
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I am looking for the cost of tamoxifen or raloxifene with and without insurance. And...
My Mom took tamoxifen and passed away in 2000. At that time, I think it was costing about $80.00 per month. So no doubt, it's higher now.
Asked by CuriousMonkey - 19 months ago
I have slight cast of gynecomastia. I've done plenty of online research on it and...
What about a compression vest...
Asked by flame_da - 19 months ago
Osteoporosis Exercises Slide Show
What do you do to prevent osteoporosis? Learn about some exercises to prevent or treat osteoporosis in this slide show:
Exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise, can strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. This slide show will guide you through exercises intended to prevent or treat osteoporosis if done regularly. By strengthening your bones and muscles you also improve your posture and balance.
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