Euflex (Flutamide)

Do's

• Take it exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
• This includes the dosage and frequency.
• Take it at consistent intervals, around eight hours apart.
• Be aware that it might be taken in combination with other therapies, like LHRH agonists, for a combined androgen blockade.
• Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effects you experience.

Don'ts

• Don't take it if you have liver problems or are allergic to it.
• Don't take it if you are a woman.
• Don't stop taking it without consulting your healthcare provider.
• Don't give it to anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms.

Common Side effects

• Appetite changes
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Hot
• flashes
• Impotence
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Nervousness
• Reduction in sexual desire
• Sleeping
• problems
• Swelling of breasts with pain or tenderness
• Vomiting

Serious side effects 

• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Cough or hoarseness
• Increased blood pressure
• Itching
• Joint or muscle pain
• Shortness of breath
• Signs of anemia (low numbers of red blood cells; e.g., unusual tiredness or weakness, pale coloured lips, fingernails, or palms of hands)
• Blood in stools
• Blood in urine
• Bloody nose
• Coughing blood
• Cuts that don't stop bleeding
• Changes in sleep
• Changes in weight
• Decreased interest in activities
• Poor concentration
• Thoughts of suicide
• Fever or chills
• Headache
• Listlessness
• Prolonged dizziness
• Severe diarrhea
• Shortness of breath
• Stiff neck
• Weight loss

This is not an exhaustive list, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Euflex, contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Inform your healthcare provider about any allergies to Euflex's ingredients or similar medications.

Disclose any pre-existing medical conditions, especially:

• Stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• Liver or kidney disease
• Heart disease or high blood pressure
• Asthma or other respiratory problems

Consult your healthcare provider before using Euflex if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Euflex may increase the risk of bleeding. Be cautious if you take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder.

Euflex may mask symptoms of a serious condition. If your pain worsens or persists, consult your healthcare provider.

Euflex can cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

Alcohol consumption can worsen Euflex's side effects. Limit alcohol intake while using this medication.