Raloxifene or Tamoxifen?

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Nancy C.
Nancy C. Member Posts: 9
in Breast Cancer #1
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?

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  • sinee
    sinee Member Posts: 196 Member
    #2
    haven't
    never heard of it~sorry..are you pre menopausal or post menopausal..that makes a difference on what drug to take~ Sinee
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #3
    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...

    Denise
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #4
    Nancy, I don't know about
    Nancy, I don't know about Raloxifene..sorry. Did your oncologist recommend it to you over Tamoxifen?


    Sue :)

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