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Raloxifene is a metabolic agent which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Evista

Side Effects

Common

Cough
Hot flashes
Joint pains
Legs cramping
Heartburn
Weight gain
Nausea
Rash

Treats

Osteopenia
3.5
31 reviews
Osteoporosis
3.3
63 reviews

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