Why CASODEX* (Bicalutamide ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of CASODEX: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.86)
(based on 7 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** CASODEX
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prostate cancer* | 4 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of CASODEX **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenderness | 3 |
| 2 | Hot flush | 2 |
| 3 | Pollakiuria | 1 |
| 4 | Nipple pain | 1 |
| 5 | Erectile dysfunction | 1 |
| 6 | Adverse event | 1 |
| 7 | Osteoporosis | 1 |
| 8 | Depression | 1 |
| 9 | Fatigue* | 1 |
| 10 | Breast enlargement | 1 |
| 11 | Amyotrophy | 1 |
| 12 | Swelling | 1 |
| 13 | Pain* | 1 |
| 14 | Muscular weakness | 1 |
| 15 | Arthritis | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for CASODEX
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Bicalutamide (Cosudex, Casodex, Bicalutamide)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com