best way to switch women from estrogen replacement therapy to Evista (raloxifene)
August 2001
We're getting questions about the best way to switch women from estrogen replacement therapy to Evista (raloxifene).
Some women start estrogen to prevent bone loss or treat menopausal symptoms...but are not good candidates for long-term use.
In this case, it makes sense to switch to Evista...but going from estrogen to a partial estrogen antagonist is like abruptly switching gears.
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