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Does Evista Affect Jaw Health?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2023
Question: Does Evista adversely affect jaw health?
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Evista does not affect the jaw.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Evista (Raloxifene) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator that can be used in treating osteoporosis in women.

Evista does not affect your jaw adversely. There is no contraindication for dental procedures like implants, extraction etc. while on Evista.

Unlike Evista, bisphosphonates like Boniva or Fosamax cause increased the risk for osteonecrosis of jaw bone in a very small percentage of people taking it. However, there is no such worry with Evista.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (47 hours later)
Thank you. Does Evista adversely affect Breast or Uterine health ? What are the side effects?

Also does Calcitonin - Salmon Nasal Spray Adversely affect Jaw, Breast,Uterine health ? What are the side effects?
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Side effects- Evista and calcitonin.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Evista blocks estrogen receptors in uterus and breast. This is actually beneficial in postmenopausal women in reducing the risk of breast or uterine cancer.

Side effects of Evista include hot flashes, sweating, upset stomach, increased risk of blood clots like stroke, DVT etc.

The calcitonin-salmon nasal spray will not cause adverse effects on your jaw. The common side effects of calcitonin are mild and include nasal irritation, headache and muscle cramps.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Does Evista Affect Jaw Health?

Brief Answer: Evista does not affect the jaw. Detailed Answer: Hello, Evista (Raloxifene) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator that can be used in treating osteoporosis in women. Evista does not affect your jaw adversely. There is no contraindication for dental procedures like implants, extraction etc. while on Evista. Unlike Evista, bisphosphonates like Boniva or Fosamax cause increased the risk for osteonecrosis of jaw bone in a very small percentage of people taking it. However, there is no such worry with Evista. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician