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How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jul 3 9:21am | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
I understand your concern. It will be a year since I received my last shot and finished treatment in May ‘23. Just after, I did a webinar on the side effects of treatment from The Prostate Cancer Foundation and they stated, that the shots are longer lasting than told and that it could take 12 to 18 months to clear. I’m coming up on a year in May, and while my side effects were mild, I’m still dealing with them. I’m glad that I’m done with them. The worst was the tiredness and I’m slowly getting over it. I know what you’re going thru and wish you the best.
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I received the Lupron shot April of 2023, it was one shot that would last a year. Well as of today (6/25) I'm producing very little testosterone, put on 40lbs, attitude is poor at times (get mad easily) and I get tired quickly. Haven't had a hot flash in a few months now, thank God. So do I believe that the side effects of Lupron last more than a year.... absolutely!
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thanks I can honestly say that I am coming up on two years of lupron,,casodex Have had 30 visits of radiation . I tried one of the new powerful adt called apalutimide ,,,,, still cant spell it ,. I had a lot of problems with it, it felt like I was losing my mind ..Lost all ability regarding mental confusion and ability to conceptualize. So had to come off that .I am aware of the blood brain barrier and that was what my doc say to stay away from. The next decision is to give lupron a third year. Things are still undetectable . I am listening to every one here .At 77 I am doing daily gym workouts , they do help to take my mind off of side effects , esp the weight issue , Over all I am not going to torpedo any thing that keeps working. even if it does have some bummer side effects . And honestly at 74 the diagnosis was very surprising to say the least, I was not paying attention. Had full blown BPH , quite extensive and the PC mixed up with made up the perfect storm . . Any one have any comments about anything I would be glad to hear .