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Breast cancer prevention: Medicines that reduce risk
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Tamoxifen
Raloxifene
How it works
Who it's for
Aromatase inhibitors
How they work
Who they're for
Common side effects
Risks
Tamoxifen
Raloxifene
How it works
Who it's for
Aromatase inhibitors
How they work
Who they're for
Common side effects
Risks
Who it's for
Raloxifene helps lower the risk of breast cancer if you are at high risk and have gone through menopause.
Raloxifene also is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones, in those who've gone through menopause.