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What Are The Side Effects Of Bicalutamide?

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Posted on Sat, 1 Jul 2017
Question: Explain the side effects ofbicalutamide YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Some or none of them may occur

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,

Here are the common side effects of Bicalutamide, where all, some or even none of them may occur:

General body pain; stomach pain and constipation; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; frequent urination, especially at night; a headache; hot flashes; nausea; trouble sleeping; weakness.

More severe side effects may occur but this is uncommon. You have to discontinue the medication and seek medical attention if at all you experience any of the following:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; difficulty swallowing; unusual hoarseness)...

Black or bloody or even pale stools,
blurred vision or other vision changes;
decreased urine output or bloody urine,

Chest pain; fainting; fever, chills, mental or mood changes (eg, anxiety, depression); muscle aches or weakness, numbness or tingling of the skin


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Dr. salah saad shoman

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What Are The Side Effects Of Bicalutamide?

Brief Answer: Some or none of them may occur Detailed Answer: Dear sir, Here are the common side effects of Bicalutamide, where all, some or even none of them may occur: General body pain; stomach pain and constipation; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; frequent urination, especially at night; a headache; hot flashes; nausea; trouble sleeping; weakness. More severe side effects may occur but this is uncommon. You have to discontinue the medication and seek medical attention if at all you experience any of the following: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; difficulty swallowing; unusual hoarseness)... Black or bloody or even pale stools, blurred vision or other vision changes; decreased urine output or bloody urine, Chest pain; fainting; fever, chills, mental or mood changes (eg, anxiety, depression); muscle aches or weakness, numbness or tingling of the skin I hope I answered your question Let me know if I can assist you further Regards