WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: charleyhorses and raloxiphene

Re: charleyhorses and raloxiphene

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 23:05:46 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 16 Jan 2002, amy wrote: >
>I need some information about side effects of Evista. I have been on it for several years but have had fairly severe muscle spasms in the back of my calves and feet from time to time;. once or twice a month. Recently the spasms are of increased frequency, duration and severity. I have fainted more than once and knocked myself out in a blackout. I am wondering if any other women are presenting with these problems. (The good news is that I didn't break any bones when I was knocked out). I believe it is dangerous for me to continue with the medication but I cannot get in to see my doctor for several days. What could happen if I stop taking them cold turkey? As it is now, I dread going to bed knowing I may be awakened early in the morning with muscle spasms so painful I pass out. I would appreciate your opinion on my comments and concerns and I appreciate having this forum to bring up the question..
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>Yours sincerely, Amy C. Knight

raloxifene can increase athe risk of blood clots. There is no harm in stopping Evista abruptly.

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