How To Stop Taking Evesta?

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2014

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Question : Yes, I want to stop taking Evesta I have swelling and can not sleep at night and congestion and sinusitis , do I have do it any special way or can I just stop taking it?

Answered by Dr. Jose Ignacio Artero Munoz (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Raloxifene

Detailed Answer:
Hello.Delighted to be able to help.
If Raloxifene is not well tolerated, can be stopped but your doctor should to replace Raloxifene by other drug to prevent breast cancer.
It is imperative to take medication to prevent breast cancer.
Drugs as Exemestane or Anastrozole are effective in breast cancer prevention.
Please,go to your doctor as soon as possible to replace Raloxifene.
I Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.If you do not have any clarifications, please don’t forget to evaluate my answer.I wish you good health.

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