Bicalutamide side effects

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I'll apologise now if this subject has come up before.  I have read the page on this website about Bicalutamide side effects and I can't find any mention of 'pounding in the ears' which I have read elsewhere.

I mention it because the tinnitus I have had since the mid-80's seems to have got worse recently.  I started to take Bicalutamide on October 16th - and I believe it will only be for 28 days, so I'm nearly done.

Bicalutamide can raise blood pressure - and I think that the revved-up tinnitus could be a knock-on effect from that.  Recently my blood pressure rose to 151/93 - quite a bit higher than it's been over the past year.  Has anyone experienced something similar?  I'd like to know in case a further course of Bicalutamide is prescribed.

Thanks - and have a great day.

Chris

  • My husband is in week two of bicalutamide and his side effects are nosebleeds though his BP ( which I check each time) remains low. Aches and pains on waking. Nothing in his ears thank god. 

  • StellaStarf4a76e thank you for replying.  I hope that your husband is coping with the side effects well.  I think it's great that you check his BP because that is a good indicator of response to so many things.

    Keep checking in with us - everyone benefits by building this big, complex picture of what we're all dealing with.

    All the best,

    Chris