Estroact
Estroact Products are primarily used for
About Estroact Products
Uses of Estroact Products
Raloxifene is used for osteoporosis. It treats and prevents osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Estroact Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Estroact are Leg cramps, Flu-like symptoms, Hot flashes, Peripheral edema, Joint pain, Sweating.
How Estroact Products work
Raloxifene works like estrogen, a natural female hormone to stop the bone loss that can develop in women after menopause.
Patient Concerns about Estroact Products
Frequently asked questions about Estroact Products
Frequently asked questions about Raloxifene
Q. Is Raloxifene a bisphosphonate?
No, Raloxifene is not a biophosphonate
Q. Is Raloxifene safe?
It is safe if used for the dose and duration as recommended by your doctor
Q. Is Raloxifene a hormone/steroid?
No, It's not a hormone/steroid however at times it mimics activity of estrogen
Q. Is raloxifene better than tamoxifen?
It has been observed that tamoxifen is slightly more effective in prevention of breast cancer in post-menopausal women that raloxifene, however raloxifene also plays a role in treating or preventing osteoporosis
Q. Does Raloxifene cause weight gain/ hot flushes?
Yes, Use of Raloxifene may cause weight gain or hot flushes
Q. Does Raloxifene cause hair loss?
No, Raloxifene does not cause hair loss
Q. Does Raloxifene lower cholesterol?
No. Raloxifene does not lower cholesterol
Q. How does Raloxifene work / treat in osteoporosis?
It works by reducing the loss of bone tissue and acting on the bone cycle.