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(also known as Bicalutamide)

Nonsteroidal antiandrogens are used to treat cancer of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is present only in males; therefore, females do not get prostate cancer.

Nonsteroidal antiandrogens block the effect of the male hormone testosterone in the body. Giving a nonsteroidal antiandrogen together with anoth... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Prostate Cancer
4
100%
Depression - Teen
1
100%
Overall, 100% (5 Members) find Casodex helpful
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Casodex Reviews

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It worked for a long time but stopped working after several years.
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The casodex has a side effect akin to a woman in menopause; namely, hot and cold flashes. Megestrol (1/2 a pill in the a.m./p.m.)has corrected that nuisance for me.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: incontenence as a result of treatment
    I had cryoablation plus lupon and Casodex because of my advanced cancer. The croablation left me incontenent. The lupron/Casodex caused my penis to sr... [More]
  2. Discussion: Prescription Drugs and Food Supplements
    I have been diagnosed with interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. The suspected cause was a drug givenfor prostate cancer - CASODEX. There is a direct cor... [More]
  3. Discussion: Lupron shots after having a radical proststectomy
    Well, the only side effects I had from Lupron were the hot flushes and of course, ED. It was a 4 month shot which lasted for 7. It was given to me to... [More]
  4. Advice: Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
    My prostrate was removed which caused total impotency. I'm 62 and not married so that isn't a problem for me. My cancer had migrated into the nymp... [More]

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