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Casodex Warnings and Precautions
from eMedTV.comYou should not take Casodex if you are:
- Allergic to it, bicalutamide, or any of the inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
- A woman.
- Pregnant or may become pregnant.
There are a number of situations in which Casodex should not be taken, as well as several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting treatment. However, it is possible that not all of these issues were discussed in this article. Therefore, talk with your healthcare provider about the safety concerns that may apply to you.
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD