What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Having surgery
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-History of irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-Liver disease
-Low levels of potassium in the blood
-An unusual or allergic reaction to abiraterone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-If your partner is pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Thioridazine
This medication may interact with the following:
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Dextromethorphan
-Pioglitazone
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin
-Rifapentine
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
This medication may increase or decrease your blood sugar. The risk may be higher in patients who already have diabetes. Ask your care team what you can do to lower your risk of high or low blood sugar while taking this medication. Signs of low blood sugar include chills, cool, pale skin or cold sweats, drowsiness, extreme hunger, fast heartbeat, headache, nausea, nervousness or anxiety, shakiness, trembling, unsteadiness, tiredness, or weakness. Contact your care team right away if you experience any of these symptoms.
Talk to your care team if you or your partner are pregnant or think either of you might be pregnant. If your partner can get pregnant, use a condom during sex while taking this medication and for 3 weeks after the last dose.
If your partner may be pregnant, they should not handle uncoated tablets or tablets that are broken, crushed, or damaged without protection, such as gloves.
This medication may cause infertility. Talk to your care team if you are concerned about your fertility.