Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Erleada.  It can help treat certain types of prostate cancer.

Erleade is taken once a day.  You should swallow the tablets whole and you can take your dose with or without food. You may have to take more than one tablet per dose. Take Erleada exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to. 

Many people will have side effects. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, a decreased appetite or weight loss. You could also feel tired, have joint pain, hot flashes or swelling in your hands ankles or feet. You should report any unusual changes to your doctor.  They will monitor your health to keep this medicine safe for you.  If these or other side effects make you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine more serious side effects can occur.  These include an increased risk of falls and bone fractures, as well as an increased risk of seizures or high blood pressure.  You should read the Patient information sheet to learn about side effects and when you should report them.
Erleada can interact with other medicines.  Let your doctor know about all the medicines you take, even if they do not require a prescription.

This medicine may harm unborn babies. Men and their partners must talk to their doctors about which birth control methods to use and for how.

For best results with Erleada, store it at room temperature and keep it in the original container.