Bicalutamide Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: BICALUTAMIDE - ORAL
Pronounced: (bye-kah-LEW-tuh-mide)

Bicalutamide 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
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.

Bicalutamide 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).