Raloxifene
Why It Is Used
Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in women.
Raloxifene can also be used to help prevent breast cancer in women who have a high risk for breast cancer.
Raloxifene may be a good choice for women who are considering medicines to prevent or treat osteoporosis and who also have a high risk for breast cancer.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 6, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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