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Does raloxifene lower ldl?
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Like estrogen: Raloxifene (evista), along with decreasing breast cancer risk and treating osteoporosis, appears to lower LDL by binding to estrogen receptors and effecting lower LDL similar to estrogen.
Answered 3/27/2019
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Not indicated : While it may have lipid effect, it is not indicated to lower LDL cholesterol, nor reduce risk of heart disease.
Answered 3/5/2013
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