Casodex Oral

Casodex Oral Side Effects

Flushing and sweating (hot flashes), body aches and pains, breast swelling/tenderness/pain, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, weakness, hair loss, weight changes, constipation, diarrhea, stomach upset, gas, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite may occur.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• decreased sexual ability/desire
• vision changes
• numbness/tingling of the hands or feet
• swelling of the arms/legs
• unusual or easy bleeding/bruising
• change in the amount of urine
• painful urination
• signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat)
• trouble breathing
• persistent cough
• mental/mood changes (e.g., anxiety, depression)

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• chest pain
• jaw/left arm pain

Rarely, bicalutamide may cause growth of other types of tumors. Consult your doctor immediately if new lumps or growths occur.

This medication may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Seek immediate medical attention if any of these side effects occur:

• dark urine
• yellowing of the eyes/skin
• unusual tiredness
• severe stomach/abdominal pain
• persistent nausea/vomiting

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Casodex Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).