Leuprolide and bicalutamide (Casodex)are prescribed for a patient with cancer of the prostate.In teaching the patient about these drugs,the nurse informs the patient that which of the following side effects may occur?

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Leuprolide and bicalutamide are used to treat prostate cancer by decreasing the amount of testosterone in the body. This can lead to decreased sexual drive and other sexual side effects, but not low blood pressure, urinary incontinence, or frequent infections.

Leuprolide and Bicalutamide (Casodex)are Prescribed for a Patient with Cancer