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Does Bicalutamide Raise PSA Levels?

I take bicalutamide 50mg because I had prostate cancer. I had my prostate removed, but now my psa is high so my doctor told me to stop the bicalutamide.Can bicalutamide make my psa higher? Also, my sugar level is high can this med make my sugar high?
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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thanks for your query

Bicalutamide doesn't elevate PSA levels. when it is raised your doctor will stop it for few days thats the protocol in treatment. yes the high sugar level is caused by this drug. so speak with your doctor and any doubts please feel free to ask

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Does Bicalutamide Raise PSA Levels?

thanks for your query Bicalutamide doesn t elevate PSA levels. when it is raised your doctor will stop it for few days thats the protocol in treatment. yes the high sugar level is caused by this drug. so speak with your doctor and any doubts please feel free to ask thank you