Compare Evista vs Actonel

Compare Evista

vs Actonel

Compare Evista to Actonel. To make a decision about Evista vs Actonel, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Evista or Actonel

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Uses of Evista

Evista is also known by the generic name Raloxifene

USES:
Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. Maintaining strong bones by slowing bone loss helps to reduce the risk of fractures.

Raloxifene may also lower the chance of getting a certain type of breast cancer (invasive) in women after menopause.

This drug is different from hormones (including estrogens and progestins). It works by acting like estrogen (as a selective estrogen receptor modulator or SERM) in some parts of the body. Raloxifene helps to preserve bone mass, but it does not affect the breast and uterus like estrogen or relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes.

This medication is not recommended for use in women before menopause. It should not be used in children.

This medication should not be used to prevent heart disease.

Uses of Actonel

Actonel is also known by the generic name Risedronate

USES:
Risedronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break (fracture) more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (e.g., prednisone) for long periods.

This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of fractures. Risedronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates.

Evista and Actonel Have 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Evista and Actonel. Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Evista and Actonel. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Evista and Actonel.

Evista Has 21 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Actonel

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot - Thrombotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Migraine Headache - Migraine is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - A Blood Clot within the Blood Vessels of the Eye - Retinal Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation or Infection of Vagina - Vaginitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Voice Box - Laryngitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot - Thromboembolic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

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Actonel Has 20 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Evista

Critical Seriousness - Bone Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Iris - the Colored Part of the Eyeball - Iritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Ulcers of Esophagus - Esophageal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Prostate - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Uvea of the Eye - Uveitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Duodenum or Top Portion of Small Intestine - Duodenitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Puncture, Tear or Hole in the Esophagus - Esophageal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Aseptic Necrosis of Jaw Bone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Fracture of Femur Thigh Bone - Fracture of Femur is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

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Evista and Actonel Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Evista and Actonel. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Evista and Actonel.

Evista Has 12 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Actonel

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Flu-Like Symptoms is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Inflammation or Infection of Vagina - Vaginitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

"Change of Life" Signs - Vasomotor Symptoms associated with Menopause is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Evista but not Actonel.

Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Evista and Actonel.

Actonel Has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Actonel

Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Actonel but not Evista.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Actonel but not Evista.

Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Actonel but not Evista.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Actonel but not Evista.

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Actonel but not Evista.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Actonel but not Evista.

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Evista and Actonel Treat 3 Conditions in Common

Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Prevention - Prevention of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis is treated by both Evista and Actonel. Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Prevention is treated by both Evista and Actonel. Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause - Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis is treated by both Evista and Actonel.

Evista has 19 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Evista.

Evista Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Deep Venous Thrombosis - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein is a contraindication of Evista.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Evista.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Evista.

Pulmonary Thromboembolism - Blood Clot in Lung is a contraindication of Evista.

Retinal Thrombosis - A Blood Clot within the Blood Vessels of the Eye is a contraindication of Evista.

Relative Contraindications

Atrial Fibrillation is a contraindication of Evista.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Evista.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Evista.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Evista.

Hypercoagulability States - Abnormal Increase in Ability of Blood to Clot is a contraindication of Evista.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Evista.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Evista.

Lupus Anticoagulant Disorder is a contraindication of Evista.

Thrombophlebitis - Blood Clot in Vein is a contraindication of Evista.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Evista.

Transient Cerebral Ischemia - Transient Ischemic Attack is a contraindication of Evista.

Contraindication Warnings

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Evista.

Hypertriglyceridemia - High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood is a contraindication of Evista.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Evista.

Actonel has 14 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Actonel.

Actonel Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Achalasia of Esophagus - Failure of Esophageal Sphincter to Relax is a contraindication of Actonel.

Aseptic Necrosis of Jaw Bone is a contraindication of Actonel.

Bed-Ridden - Bedridden Patient or One Unable to Move Around Freely is a contraindication of Actonel.

Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Actonel.

Hypocalcemia - Low Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Actonel.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Actonel.

Stricture of Esophagus is a contraindication of Actonel.

Relative Contraindications

Arthralgia - Joint Pain is a contraindication of Actonel.

Bone Pain is a contraindication of Actonel.

Fracture of Femur - Fracture of Femur Thigh Bone is a contraindication of Actonel.

Contraindication Warnings

Duodenitis - Inflammation of Duodenum or Top Portion of Small Intestine is a contraindication of Actonel.

Dysphagia - Difficulty Swallowing is a contraindication of Actonel.

Gastritis - Burning Stomach is a contraindication of Actonel.

Myalgia - Muscle Pain is a contraindication of Actonel.

Evista - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Actonel - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.