Side effect(s) of Apalutamide

Review the side-effects of Apalutamide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Upset stomach
• Weight loss
• Tiredness or weakness
• Pain in the joints
• A feeling of intense warmth and sweating
• Low white blood cell counts
• Swelling of arms or feet
• Reduced bone mineral density
• Raised level of thyroid stimulating hormone
• High potassium levels

Other Precautions :

• Apalutamide can cause an increase in the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, and therefore patients should be monitored closely, mainly those who are associated with cardiac illness.
• To gain maximum benefit of apalutamide therapy never miss a dose
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember and do not take an extra dose to make up for the missed dose.