increased risk of death due to stroke with Evista (raloxifene)
July 2006
Health Canada is warning of increased risk of death due to stroke with Evista (raloxifene).
This applies only to postmenopausal women who already have heart disease or a high risk of stroke.
The warning stems from the results of a new study. But the results are still preliminary.
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