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Is It Safe To Take Cytomid For Acne?

Hi Doc, I have hypo thyroid since last 4 months, took 75 mcg of the inform daily, now reduced to 50 mcg. My antibody vount is high above 300. Periods are normal but skin has rashes n excess acne on face, back etc. doc has also prescribed cytomid 250 for acne. Shd I take cytomid , what are the side effects?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hi, I have gone through your query.

Side effects of Cytomid (Flutamide) may include hot flashes, loss of sex drive, impotence, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or breast enlargement. Inform your physician immediately if any of these occur. Other side effects may include drowsiness, confusion, depression, anxiety, nervousness.

Precautions
Females should not use this medicine during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to the sun and may cause you to sunburn more easily.

If you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction, seek emergency medical attention. Possible symptoms include difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, swelling, chest tightness, skin rashes, and hives.

Cytomid (Flutamide) should only be used as instructed and prescribed by your physician or pharmacist. Do not alter your dosage unless specifically instructed to do so by either of the above.

Before you begin using this medication, ensure your physician is aware of the following:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you have any allergies.
If you have any other illnesses, disorders, or medical conditions.
If you are using any other drugs or medication.
If you are using any vitamins or supplements.

After discussing the above points with your doctor, you can use the tablet.

Thank you.
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Is It Safe To Take Cytomid For Acne?

Hi, I have gone through your query. Side effects of Cytomid (Flutamide) may include hot flashes, loss of sex drive, impotence, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or breast enlargement. Inform your physician immediately if any of these occur. Other side effects may include drowsiness, confusion, depression, anxiety, nervousness. Precautions Females should not use this medicine during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to the sun and may cause you to sunburn more easily. If you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction, seek emergency medical attention. Possible symptoms include difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, swelling, chest tightness, skin rashes, and hives. Cytomid (Flutamide) should only be used as instructed and prescribed by your physician or pharmacist. Do not alter your dosage unless specifically instructed to do so by either of the above. Before you begin using this medication, ensure your physician is aware of the following: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have any allergies. If you have any other illnesses, disorders, or medical conditions. If you are using any other drugs or medication. If you are using any vitamins or supplements. After discussing the above points with your doctor, you can use the tablet. Thank you.