What are the side effects of 500 mg flutamide/daily in an 20 yr old, 5'0" & 102 lbs woman?

Question

What are the side effects of 500 mg flutamide/daily in an 20 yr old, 5'0" & 102 lbs woman?

Answer 1

Each person's reaction to any medication is different. Many people have very few side effects with flutamide while others may experience more.

Outline of  most common side effects

Hot flashes, diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite,rash, drowsiness, weakness, unusual fatigue, swelling of the body ,(edema), mental/mood changes, easy bleeding or bruising, persistent sore throat, fever,bluish skin.

Answer 2

Flutamide is an anti-androgen. It works in the body to prevent the actions of androgens (male hormones). Patients usually suffering from " Prostrate Cancer " are given this medication.

NOTE: This medication have been clinically tested only on males.

Now if, You agree with what I have said then also take my advice and don't take Flutamide.

Should You decide to continue with Flutamide. The following are the side effects studied from clinical trails held " only " on males :

- Hot Flashes

- Loss of Libido

- Impotence

- Diarrhea

- Nausea/Vomiting

- Gynecomastia

- Diarrhea

- Cystitis

- Rectal Bleeding

- Proctitis

- Hematuria

Wishing You Good Health !