Before taking cyproterone

Before taking cyproterone make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
• If you have liver problems.
• If you consume a lot of alcohol.
• If you suffer from diabetes mellitus.
• If you have ever had meningioma (a type of brain tumour) or have been diagnosed with any other type of cancer.
• If you suffer from a wasting disease.
• If you have suffered from thrombosis or an embolism (formation of a blood clot which travels to another part of the body and causes blockage).
• If you suffer from sickle cell anaemia.
• If you suffer from depression.
• If you suffer from porphyria.

How to take cyproterone

• Your dose will vary depending on what you are being treated for.
• Tablets should be taken with meals.

Getting the most from your treatment

• Your doctor will need to run some blood tests to check your liver function, levels of blood cells and adrenocortical function; you should keep these appointments.
• If you suffer from diabetes you will need to monitor your blood sugar level.
• This medication is not for people under the age of 18 years of age; if you are under 18 and have been given this medication, do not take any tablets and contact your doctor.

Can cyproterone cause problems

Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome.

You may also notice lightening of hair colour and increased growth of scalp hair.
When you have been taking cyproterone for some months, you will probably become unable to make anyone pregnant. Speak to your doctor if you are thinking of having children.

How to store cyproterone

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

Important information about all medicines