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Re: Dr. Sam

From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 22 Apr 2001 22:52:17 +0100 (MET DST)

Hi Donna,

Flutamide is a specific antiandrogen as opposed to spironolactone. But I don't see the reason in taking Flutamide plus BCP. Why don't you try Diane (which is antiandrogen plus BCP in one). Hope this helps

Sam

> My RE wants to put me on the drug called Flutamide(sp). He said it is
> used to reduce the testostrone levels in men with prostrate cancer. He
> also said that it could cause birth defects in baby boys. Is it worth
> the risk and are there any other side effects? I have been reading as
> much about this as I can and still cannot find out much about his drug.
> He wants to put me on BCP's while on this and keep me on it for 4-6
> months. Do you have any thoughts on this?? Thank you for any
> information you can provide.
>
> Donna
>

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