Raloxifene or Tamoxifen?
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Nancy C.
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Has anyone been on Raloxifene? I read that this drug is as effective as Tamoxifen,
It has a lower risk of development of blood clots and cataracts. It also said that
it had fewer side effects then Tamoxifen. It was approved by the FDA in 2007.
Anyone know anything else about it?
It has a lower risk of development of blood clots and cataracts. It also said that
it had fewer side effects then Tamoxifen. It was approved by the FDA in 2007.
Anyone know anything else about it?
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I have not heard of it. I am
I have not heard of it. I am on tamoxifen for just over 3 yrs. I had no side effects until 2 yrs into it-then had bleeding (years post menopausal) and Thickening of uterus! I had hysterectomy (too thick to be done vaginally) NOW back on Tamoxifen and all good...
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