Flutamide Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Diarrhea
  • Drug-Induced Hot Flashes
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • The Inability To Have An Erection

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Anxious Feelings
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Liver Failure
  • Methemoglobinemia, A Type Of Blood Disorder

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Color Of Urine
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun

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