The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
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- Hot flashes (61%)
- Loss of sex drive (36%)
- Erectile dysfunction (33%)
- Diarrhea (12%)
- Nausea and vomiting (11%)
- Development of breasts (9%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Higher blood pressure
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Depression
- Anxiety or nervousness
- Loss of appetite
- Swelling of body tissues (i.e., edema)
Flutamide serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious liver problems: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark urine, right upper stomach pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Flutamide side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Black, tarry stools
bloody or cloudy urine
continuing diarrhea
continuing stomach pain
difficult, burning, or painful urination
frequent urge to urinate
pale skin
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Blurred vision
chills
difficulty with breathing
dizziness
drowsiness
headache
nervousness
pounding in the ears
shortness of breath
slow or fast heartbeat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swelling
swollen glands
Rare
Abdominal or stomach pain
clay-colored stools
dark urine
general tiredness and weakness
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
rash
tumor
unpleasant breath odor
upper right abdominal pain
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes and skin
Incidence not known
Back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
discoloration of the urine
dizziness or lightheadedness
flushing or redness of the skin
general body swelling
headache
joint or muscle pain
nosebleeds
rapid heart rate
red irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
unusually warm skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Goosebumps
shakiness and unsteady walk
tearing of the eyes
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
feeling of warmth
inability to have or keep an erection
indigestion
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
passing of gas
redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort
sudden sweating
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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