What is it?
It is enlarged breast tissue or glands in men or boys.
Cause
Syndromes
Medication
- Anti-androgens used to treat prostate enlargement, prostate cancer and some other conditions. Examples include flutamide, finasteride (Proscar, Propecia), Bicalutamide (Casodex) and spironolactone (Aldactone).
- Anabolic steroids and androgens
- Hormonal medication i.e. Cyproterone acetate, diethylstilbestrol
- Cancer treatment (chemotherapy) medication i.e. dastinib, sunitinib, Methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, carmustine, etoposide, cytarabine, melphalan, bleomycin, cisplatin, vincristine, procarbazine
- H.I.V/ AIDS medications: Efavirenz (Sustiva) ,Protease inhibitors (saquinavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, lopinavir), reverse transcriptase inhibitors (stavudine, zidovudine, lamivudine)
- Anti-anxiety medications, such as diazepam (Valium).
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- SSRI antidepressants i.e. Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Seroxat)
- Antidepressant i.e. Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Antibiotics i.e. metronidazole (Flagyl)
- Antifungal medication i.e. Ketoconazole (prolonged oral use)
- Heartburn and/or indigestion and/or ulcer medications i.e. H2 Antagonists
- Proton pump ulcer medication and Misoprostol
- Heart medications for arrhythmias i.e. digoxin (Lanoxin), Amiodarone
- Blood pressure medication i.e. calcium channel blockers
- Diuretic medication i.e. spironolactone
- Ace inhibitors i.e. captopril , lisinopril (Zestril)
- Central acting hypertensive medication i.e. clonidine (Catapres)
- Anti- nausea and vomiting medication
- Antipsychotic medications i.e. aripiprazole, sulpiride, Haloperidol, olanzapine, paliperidone (high doses), risperidone (high doses), ziprasidone
- Cholesterol medication: atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Lipostat) , rosuvastatin (Crestor)
- Triglyceride medication i.e. fenofibrate (Supralip)
- Anti-histamine medication i.e. Cetirizine (zirtek), Loratadine (Clartyn)
- Pain and epilepsy relief i.e. Gabapentin (Neurontin),pregabalin (lyrica)
- Pain relief medication i.e. penicillamine, sulindac
- Breathing medication i.e. theophylline
Illicit drugs
Vitamins, herbals and minerals
Symptoms
- Pain and/or swelling in breast or armpit area?
- Enlarged areola (area around your nipple)- Change in the way nipple looks in any way?
- Discharge from nipples of either or both breasts (usually in babies)?
- Change in size or shape of either or both breasts?
- Unknown lump or swelling?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:
This condition can have similar symptoms to:
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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