Em agosto completarei vinte anos desde que fui diagnosticado pela primeira vez com cäncer da próstata. Estou seguindo um tratamento intermitente usando Lupron Depot de seis meses. Fez o efeito desejado, e o PSA ficou indetectável. Parei um tempo e o PSA explodiu. Tive que voltar para o Lupron Depot, mas agora juntamente com a bicalutamida, para impedir uma possível explosão da testosterona. A qualidade da vida foi para o brejo. Fadiga, diarreia e mais. Olhem a lista dos efeitos colaterais da bicalutamida:
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking bicalutamide:
More common
- Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- blood in the urine
- blurred vision
- body aches or pain
- congestion
- cough or hoarseness
- cough producing mucus
- difficult or labored breathing
- dizziness
- dryness or soreness of the throat
- fever or chills
- headache
- lower back or side pain
- nervousness
- painful or difficult urination
- pounding in the ears
- rapid weight gain
- runny nose
- shortness of breath
- slow or fast heartbeat
- sweating
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- tightness in the chest
- tingling of the hands or feet
- trouble with swallowing
- unusual weight gain or loss
- voice changes
- wheezing
Less common
- Abnormal growth filled with fluid or semisolid material
- ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
- arm, back, or jaw pain
- bleeding from the rectum or bloody stools
- blindness
- bloody nose
- burning while urinating
- burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
- change in bowel habits
- chest pain or discomfort
- chest tightness or heaviness
- chills
- confusion
- decrease in frequency of urination
- decrease in urine volume
- decreased vision
- difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
- difficulty with swallowing or eating
- dilated neck veins
- dry mouth
- fainting
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- fever
- irregular breathing
- joint stiffness or swelling
- lightheadedness
- loss of appetite
- lump or swelling in the abdomen
- nausea
- no blood pressure or pulse
- noisy breathing
- pain in the neck
- pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
- painful blisters on trunk of the body
- persistent non-healing sore
- rapid, shallow breathing
- reddish patch or irritated area
- sensation of pins and needles
- shiny bump
- stabbing pain
- stomach discomfort
- stopping of heart
- sunken eyes
- swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
- thirst
- tumor
- unconsciousness
- unexplained weight loss
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
- weight gain
- white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
- wrinkled skin
- yellow skin or eyes
Incidence not known
- Hives or welts
- itching
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- redness of the skin
- skin rash
Some of the side effects that can occur with bicalutamide may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
More common
- Acid or sour stomach
- belching
- breast pain
- constipation
- decreased interest in sexual intercourse
- diarrhea
- difficulty with moving
- dry skin
- hair loss or thinning of the hair
- heartburn
- inability to have or keep an erection
- indigestion
- lack or loss of strength
- leg cramps
- loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- loss of strength or energy
- muscle aching or cramping
- muscle pain or weakness
- nervousness
- pain in the pelvis
- pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
- passing of gas
- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort
- stuffy or runny nose
- swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males