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Raloxifene
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Bone. Studies show that raloxifene increases bone density in the bones of the spine and neck. This lowers the risk for broken spinal bones.Reference 1 Although raloxifene works much like estrogen, it may not be as effective on bone.
Breast cancer. Among high-risk women, raloxifene lowers the risk of breast cancer about as much as tamoxifen does.Reference 2
| 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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