A 40-year-old member asked:
Is the antiandrogen effect of casodex (bicalutamide) permanent?
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Dr. Raja Mudadanswered
Medical Oncology 34 years experience
No: The effects of Casodex are reversible once the medication is stopped, however, most patients are also receiving Lupron (leuprolide) (or equivalent) the effects of which are more long-standing.
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