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Question: I have been taking Bicalutamide (generic for Casodex) for metastasized prostate cancer. I have developed hives and cannot attribute them to any dietary change. Is it possible to have a reaction to this medication after taking for 2 months?
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I have been taking Bicalutamide (generic for Casodex) for metastasized prostate cancer. I have developed hives and cannot attribute them to any dietary change. Is it possible to have a reaction to this medication after taking for 2 months?
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
That is unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hi Brichard,

That is very unlikely. Hives can be caused by many things, e.g. food, warmth, cold, stress, etc. I suggest you continue bicalutamide.

Best wishes.
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
That is unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hi Brichard,

That is very unlikely. Hives can be caused by many things, e.g. food, warmth, cold, stress, etc. I suggest you continue bicalutamide.

Best wishes.
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I Have Been Taking Bicalutamide (generic For Casodex ) For

I have been taking Bicalutamide (generic for Casodex) for metastasized prostate cancer. I have developed hives and cannot attribute them to any dietary change. Is it possible to have a reaction to this medication after taking for 2 months? Thank youWelcome to 'Ask a Doctor'. Please type your question here...