Nilutamide Side Effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS Clinical Trial Experience The following adverse experiences were reported during a multicenter clinical trial comparing Nilutamide Tablets + surgical castration versus placebo + surgical castration.

The most frequently reported (greater than 5%) adverse experiences during treatment with Nilutamide Tablets in combination with surgical castration are listed below.

For comparison, adverse experiences seen with surgical castration and placebo are also listed.

Adverse Experience Nilutamide Tablets + surgical castration (N=225) % All Placebo + surgical castration (N=232) % All Cardiovascular System Hypertension 5.3 2.6 Digestive System Nausea 9.8 6.0 Constipation 7.1 3.9 Endocrine System Hot flushes 28.4 22.4 Metabolic and Nutritional System Increased AST 8.0 3.9 Increased ALT 7.6 4.3 Nervous System Dizziness 7.1 3.4 Respiratory System Dyspnea 6.2 7.3 Special Senses Impaired adaptation to dark 12.9 1.3 Abnormal vision 6.7 1.7 Urogenital System Urinary tract infection 8.0 9.1 The overall incidence of adverse experiences was 86% (194/225) for the Nilutamide Tablets group and 81% (188/232) for the placebo group.

The following adverse experiences were reported during a multicenter clinical trial comparing Nilutamide Tablets + leuprolide versus placebo + leuprolide.

The most frequently reported (greater than 5%) adverse experiences during treatment with Nilutamide Tablets in combination with leuprolide are listed below.

For comparison, adverse experiences seen with leuprolide and placebo are also listed.

Adverse Experience Nilutamide Tablets + leuprolide (N=209) % All Placebo + leuprolide (N=202) % All Body as a Whole Pain 26.8 27.7 Headache 13.9 10.4 Asthenia 19.1 20.8 Back pain 11.5 16.8 Abdominal pain 10.0 5.4 Chest pain 7.2 4.5 Flu syndrome 7.2 3.0 Fever 5.3 6.4 Cardiovascular System Hypertension 9.1 9.9 Digestive System Nausea 23.9 8.4 Constipation 19.6 16.8 Anorexia 11.0 6.4 Dyspepsia 6.7 4.5 Vomiting 5.7 4.0 Endocrine System Hot flushes 66.5 59.4 Impotence 11.0 12.9 Libido decreased 11.0 4.5 Hemic and Lymphatic System Anemia 7.2 6.4 Metabolic and Nutritional System Increased AST 12.9 13.9 Peripheral edema 12.4 17.3 Increased ALT 9.1 8.9 Musculoskeletal System Bone Pain 6.2 5.0 Nervous System Insomnia 16.3 15.8 Dizziness 10.0 11.4 Depression 8.6 7.4 Hypesthesia 5.3 2.0 Respiratory System Dyspnea 10.5 7.4 Upper respiratory infection 8.1 10.9 Pneumonia 5.3 3.5 Skin and Appendages Sweating 6.2 3.0 Body hair loss 5.7 0.5 Dry skin 5.3 2.5 Rash 5.3 4.0 Special Senses Impaired adaptation to dark 56.9 5.4 Chromatopsia 8.6 0.0 Impaired adaptation to light 7.7 1.0 Abnormal vision 6.2 4.5 Urogenital System Testicular atrophy 16.3 12.4 Gynecomastia 10.5 11.9 Urinary tract infection 8.6 21.3 Hematuria 8.1 7.9 Urinary tract disorder 7.2 10.4 Nocturia 6.7 6.4 The overall incidence of adverse experiences is 99.5% (208/209) for the Nilutamide Tablets group and 98.5% (199/202) for the placebo group.

Some frequently occurring adverse experiences, for example hot flushes, impotence, and decreased libido, are known to be associated with low serum androgen levels and known to occur with medical or surgical castration alone.

Notable was the higher incidence of visual disturbances (variously described as impaired adaptation to darkness, abnormal vision, and colored vision), which led to treatment discontinuation in 1% to 2% of patients.