There is a generic form of Casodex (bicalutamide), and a generic form of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate). Casodex is an anti-androgen.
So, suddenly with no more resistance we started Casodex too. It’s not known how often this occurs. Can you share details of your initial diagnosis and about any treatment you did before or while on ADT.It surprises me that your doctor wants to change the treatment protocol without a proper reason. It is impressive and I wonder what was your original status. However, if you get side effects such as nausea or diarrhea while taking Casodex, drinking alcohol could make these worse.Alcohol and Casodex are also both broken down by your liver. Rajive Goel 13 Oct 2010. This helps prevent others, including children and pets, from taking the drug by accident. If you have a liver problem, you may need to stop taking Casodex.Casodex must be taken with a type of drug called an LHRH analog.
Is that right?
I'll be on it the entire time (13 months) I'm on Lupron . I rarely sleep more than 2 continuous hours and the hot flushes make nights excruciating, hence the intention of not having further implants. So stopping it will give rise to symptoms associated with normal/excess androgens.
Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency.Severe liver problems can sometimes happen in people taking Casodex. However, you should still check with your doctor or pharmacist before using any of these products while taking Casodex.Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Casodex.Withdrawal symptoms are negative side effects that can sometimes happen if you stop taking a drug that your body has come to depend on. Both Casodex and LHRH analogs are hormone therapies for prostate cancer. They found no significant difference between the two groups.These results show that Casodex is just as effective as flutamide for treating metastatic prostate cancer.Casodex must be used in combination with a type of drug called a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analog. That casued my MD to start me on Casodex - where the PSA dropped to 2.7. and I enjoyed just 2 years of casodex where my PSA was "held at +/- 3.0.
They will recommend new or different treatment to manage your blood sugar levels, if needed.Casodex may cause breast tissue to swell, grow, or become tender or painful. While using Casodex, you may need frequent blood tests at your doctor's office. This list does not contain all drugs that may interact with Casodex.Before taking Casodex, talk with your doctor and pharmacist. Hi wd52, Thank you for your suggestion. These include hepatitis (liver inflammation) and liver failure that may need hospital treatment or that leads to death. I don't want a single test or pill that I don't have to take. presumably that may change. These tests will be repeated regularly throughout your treatment. Casodex has to be taken with a type of drug called an LHRH analog such as leuprolide acetate (Lupron, Eligard) or goserelin acetate (Zoladex). This can raise your risk for bleeding.If you take warfarin, you’ll need to have extra blood tests to check how long it takes your blood to clot. Hormone therapy for prostate cancer blocks the action of testosterone in your body. Do not crush, split, or chew them.
are made up of a similar bio structure of the real testosterone to fake the cancer. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. Some patients decide to stop taking statins, a cholesterol-lowering drug, if they experience side effects. In this case, stopping Casodex actually improves your This treatment approach is not right for everyone. LHRH analogs decrease the production of testosterone by your testicles and lower testosterone levels in your body. Therefore, some men may have sexual problems during their treatment.Talk with your doctor if you get any sexual side effects while taking Casodex. The next month, yesterday, my psa came back undetectable. Take bicalutamide at around the same time every day. Tell your doctor right away if you get any symptoms of a liver problem, such as those below. Here we look at how Casodex and Casodex contains the active drug bicalutamide. My Gleason score at diagnosis in March of 2001 was 7. Casodex may not be right for you if you have certain medical conditions or other factors affecting your health. The injection forms a reserve of the medication in your muscle.
Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics.Casodex contains the active drug bicalutamide. (Seems to help 30-50% in past studies)I'm thinking of getting a second opinion on my treatment options at this point.
Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. After exhausting the PSA rises and fall with both drugs (if that happens), I honestly don't know the next step will be.
Zytiga contains the active drug abiraterone acetate. Was he metastatic? These lists do not include all possible side effects.For more information on the possible side effects of Casodex, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor will talk to you about this treatment and its possible side effects before you agree (consent) to have treatment. Using Casodex with an LHRH analog can slow down or stop the growth of prostate cancer.Casodex comes as tablets that you take by mouth once a day.
It works in the body by preventing the actions of androgens (male hormones). Thank you all for your responses. Avoid storing this medication in areas where it could get damp or wet, such as bathrooms.If you no longer need to take Casodex and have leftover medication, it’s important to dispose of it safely.
Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions.If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) is an anticoagulant drug (blood thinner) that’s used to treat or prevent blood clots. I only have my own experience with prostate cancer and he has many years experience with many patients, so I'm willing for him to be the doctor and for me to be the patient. Xtandi was found to be more effective than Casodex at improving progression-free survival (PFS) in this study.
So, suddenly with no more resistance we started Casodex too. It’s not known how often this occurs. Can you share details of your initial diagnosis and about any treatment you did before or while on ADT.It surprises me that your doctor wants to change the treatment protocol without a proper reason. It is impressive and I wonder what was your original status. However, if you get side effects such as nausea or diarrhea while taking Casodex, drinking alcohol could make these worse.Alcohol and Casodex are also both broken down by your liver. Rajive Goel 13 Oct 2010. This helps prevent others, including children and pets, from taking the drug by accident. If you have a liver problem, you may need to stop taking Casodex.Casodex must be taken with a type of drug called an LHRH analog.
Is that right?
I'll be on it the entire time (13 months) I'm on Lupron . I rarely sleep more than 2 continuous hours and the hot flushes make nights excruciating, hence the intention of not having further implants. So stopping it will give rise to symptoms associated with normal/excess androgens.
Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency.Severe liver problems can sometimes happen in people taking Casodex. However, you should still check with your doctor or pharmacist before using any of these products while taking Casodex.Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Casodex.Withdrawal symptoms are negative side effects that can sometimes happen if you stop taking a drug that your body has come to depend on. Both Casodex and LHRH analogs are hormone therapies for prostate cancer. They found no significant difference between the two groups.These results show that Casodex is just as effective as flutamide for treating metastatic prostate cancer.Casodex must be used in combination with a type of drug called a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analog. That casued my MD to start me on Casodex - where the PSA dropped to 2.7. and I enjoyed just 2 years of casodex where my PSA was "held at +/- 3.0.
They will recommend new or different treatment to manage your blood sugar levels, if needed.Casodex may cause breast tissue to swell, grow, or become tender or painful. While using Casodex, you may need frequent blood tests at your doctor's office. This list does not contain all drugs that may interact with Casodex.Before taking Casodex, talk with your doctor and pharmacist. Hi wd52, Thank you for your suggestion. These include hepatitis (liver inflammation) and liver failure that may need hospital treatment or that leads to death. I don't want a single test or pill that I don't have to take. presumably that may change. These tests will be repeated regularly throughout your treatment. Casodex has to be taken with a type of drug called an LHRH analog such as leuprolide acetate (Lupron, Eligard) or goserelin acetate (Zoladex). This can raise your risk for bleeding.If you take warfarin, you’ll need to have extra blood tests to check how long it takes your blood to clot. Hormone therapy for prostate cancer blocks the action of testosterone in your body. Do not crush, split, or chew them.
are made up of a similar bio structure of the real testosterone to fake the cancer. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. Some patients decide to stop taking statins, a cholesterol-lowering drug, if they experience side effects. In this case, stopping Casodex actually improves your This treatment approach is not right for everyone. LHRH analogs decrease the production of testosterone by your testicles and lower testosterone levels in your body. Therefore, some men may have sexual problems during their treatment.Talk with your doctor if you get any sexual side effects while taking Casodex. The next month, yesterday, my psa came back undetectable. Take bicalutamide at around the same time every day. Tell your doctor right away if you get any symptoms of a liver problem, such as those below. Here we look at how Casodex and Casodex contains the active drug bicalutamide. My Gleason score at diagnosis in March of 2001 was 7. Casodex may not be right for you if you have certain medical conditions or other factors affecting your health. The injection forms a reserve of the medication in your muscle.
Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics.Casodex contains the active drug bicalutamide. (Seems to help 30-50% in past studies)I'm thinking of getting a second opinion on my treatment options at this point.
Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. After exhausting the PSA rises and fall with both drugs (if that happens), I honestly don't know the next step will be.
Zytiga contains the active drug abiraterone acetate. Was he metastatic? These lists do not include all possible side effects.For more information on the possible side effects of Casodex, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor will talk to you about this treatment and its possible side effects before you agree (consent) to have treatment. Using Casodex with an LHRH analog can slow down or stop the growth of prostate cancer.Casodex comes as tablets that you take by mouth once a day.
It works in the body by preventing the actions of androgens (male hormones). Thank you all for your responses. Avoid storing this medication in areas where it could get damp or wet, such as bathrooms.If you no longer need to take Casodex and have leftover medication, it’s important to dispose of it safely.
Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions.If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) is an anticoagulant drug (blood thinner) that’s used to treat or prevent blood clots. I only have my own experience with prostate cancer and he has many years experience with many patients, so I'm willing for him to be the doctor and for me to be the patient. Xtandi was found to be more effective than Casodex at improving progression-free survival (PFS) in this study.