The following information is a
summary. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
COMMON USES
This medicine is a selective estrogen receptor
modulator (SERM) used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in women
after menopause. It may also be used to treat other conditions
as determined by your doctor. These medicines are structurally
different from hormones, including estrogens and progestins.
BEFORE USING
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact
with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding. If your cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels
have ever increased because you took estrogens, inform your doctor.
USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history
of blood clots. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have
any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the directions for using this medicine
provided by your doctor. This medicine may come with a patient
information leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any
questions that you may have about this medicine. This medicine
may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE
at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE
OF THIS MEDICINE, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
CAUTIONS
It is important to have enough calcium and vitamin
D in your diet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have
questions about your diet or about taking dietary supplements
such as calcium or vitamin D. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL TREATMENTS,
EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor that you are using
this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT
YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. IT IS
UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED
while taking this medicine.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this
medicine include hot flashes or leg cramps. If they continue or
are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience swelling of hands, feet,
or legs; breast pain or enlargement; unusual weight gain; or abnormal
vaginal bleeding or spotting. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
if you experience pain in your calves, leg swelling, sudden chest
pain, shortness of breath, or changes in vision. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room immediately. |