User Reviews for Bicalutamide (Casodex)

Stage 4 in 2018. Casodex for 3 mos. Oncologist stopped medication. Within one year PSA up to 0.06. Radiation for 4 weeks-PSA back to0.01. 18 mos ago PSA started doubling every mo. Discovered Thomas Seyfried articles that cancer is a metabolic disease and can be starved. PSA reduced by factor of 4 each month within 2 months of very low (<10) carbs/day. PSA increasing by 0.01/mo---now taking Casodex along with strict diet and no alcohol. No recent tests for PSA, but feel very good and energetic. Read More Read Less

I have beeing on bicalutamide150mg since 2018.This was after biopsy which revealed that my prostate was cancerous .My PSA was20.After two months of usage it came down to 0.06.My breast is enlarged.Any time I stopped usage for a month or two the PSA will rise to 12.But when I start again it will fall.I experience hot flashes and itching.

Very pleased at how well this reduced my psa level to an unmeasurable value. As a result I was able to stop usage until psa increased to a value of 0.6. I have now started to use it again and hopefully it will continue to work. Some side effects were very disturbing and possibly caused heart palpitations. While upsetting through examination showed no danger of significant heart damage.

Fine for 5 months my PSA stable to 1.1 . March I got Covid Pfizer vaccine and after that all hell broke loose. PSA up to 1.4 diarrea, leakage had to use diapers. Skin rash in my arms Derma told me cause by a new drug in your body. Pain in my left arm very hard pain my left breast. PSA 3.2 . Stopped and now back to normal. Now trying Xtandi.

side effects: frequent urination, swollen breasts and tender nipples. ED, lack of energy, psoriasis outbreaks, upset stomach after meals, poor nights sleep nearly every night (2 hr urination) PSA was 34 and now undetectable. After nearly 3 years, Dr. has stopped Bicalutamide 50mg. Next PSA scheduled in 6 months. I seem to be a cancer survivor but will wait for Dr. confirmation.

I have read what webmd has said about this drug. side effects you have to worry about your prostrate cancer this crap will kill you. I have been in the hospital 3 times only to find out this drug was the problem. High Blood pressure, diabetes dizziness real bad my stomach killing me. I will take my chances with my PSA without this garbage.

The hot flashes, constant urination, nausea, and ED are almost enough to off-set the benefits

swelling of breasts,tender nipples, constant tiredness, poor sleeping, but PSA went down

Started after Prostrate was removed also 2 lymph nodes removed 6months ago. I have some hot flashes but all tolerable. My PSA is always less than 1 now. no other notable side effects at this time

Had prostate removed 9 months ago, received great pathology reports following surgery. However, was started on bicalutamide week before surgery & have continued due to high gleason score. Doc projects I need to continue for 2 yrs. Side effects observed, severe fatigue, painful & swollen breast, muscle/joint pain, weight gain even with exercise 5 days per week, arthritic conditions seem to be more intense & a number of others.

Works very well my psa has been 0.1 with this and other teatment

little sleepy

Use of the drug for six months lowered my psa down to .01. Tenderness of breasts and uncontrollable urination wer only side effects.

I have switched from Casodex 150 to this generic about a year ago. It has the same affects as Casodex. Swelling and tenderness of breasts, hot flashes, sweating, frequent urination, loss of energy, loss of hair, loss of sexual desire, weight gain, and sleeping problems, but my PSA has been 1 or below until my last test when it was 1.4

After 45 days I have experienced ALL side effects.

Too soon to know the effectiveness of this medication.

constant urinating/ impotence/ itching testicles

He just started taking the medication 12 hr ago and has not really had time to give a good review of it.

have only been taking for 2 mounths, only side effeciates so far hot flashes, not sleeping well.

was taking lupron shots every 3 mo;terrible side effects;switched to casodex 50 mg. 2yrs ago for 1yr. now bicalutamide (generic for casodex)for past 8 mo`s only side effects seem to be swelling & tenderness of the breasts.PSA WAS AT 9 NOW AT .03