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Please tell me everything re Orgovix - is this the latest and greatest

Posted by janalynnmoon @janalynnmoon, Jul 31 6:00pm

Hello! I am a caregiver for my 84 year old father. He is just starting this journey. His doc wants to put him on Orgovix and then start radiation. Should he add anything to this? Is this the best option?

My husband had prostate cancer 6 years ago, we when to Mayo clinic, had surgery and he is cured! I wish my dad could have the same surgery but I guess that is not an option. Thanks for any wisdom!

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chippydoo | @chippydoo | Aug 5 5:18pm
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Thank you so much for sharing your situation. It isn't good news but it is important to be aware of what to expect and to ensure that expectations are reasonable.

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A couple of things I focus on. 1) Keeping expectations in check. 2) Focusing on living for today as nothing is promised tomorrow. I try to make everyday count.

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gkgdawg | @gkgdawg | Aug 6 8:09am
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A couple of things I focus on. 1) Keeping expectations in check. 2) Focusing on living for today as nothing is promised tomorrow. I try to make everyday count.

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Yes, a positive, realistic outlook is essential. Thank you

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brian5837 | @brian5837 | Aug 6 12:21pm
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Thank you so much for that. During our last visit with the medical oncologist, a few weeks ago, I mentioned his low libido, and that I had heard if you took Cialis it might help to thwart atrophy and also easy urinary concerns. The oncologist gave him a Cialis prescription. Do you know if it is ok to take Flomax when taking Cialis.?

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Of course ask your doctor or the prescriber about taking Flomax and Cialis but I checked for drug interactions on Epocrates and it said this:

tadalafil (Cialis) + tamsulosin (Flomax)

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA: avoid combo; D/C tamsulosin at least 1 day prior to tadalafil start; ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: monitor BP; decr. tadalafil to lowest recommended start dose, consider decr. tamsulosin dose; PULMONARY ARTERIAL HTN: monitor BP: combo may incr. risk of severe hypotension, incl. orthostasis, syncope (additive effects)

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gkgdawg | @gkgdawg | Aug 6 1:16pm
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Of course ask your doctor or the prescriber about taking Flomax and Cialis but I checked for drug interactions on Epocrates and it said this:

tadalafil (Cialis) + tamsulosin (Flomax)

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA: avoid combo; D/C tamsulosin at least 1 day prior to tadalafil start; ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: monitor BP; decr. tadalafil to lowest recommended start dose, consider decr. tamsulosin dose; PULMONARY ARTERIAL HTN: monitor BP: combo may incr. risk of severe hypotension, incl. orthostasis, syncope (additive effects)

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Thank you for that. It looks like it could be problematic. Are you a physician? You seem so comfortable with and knowledgeable of medical terms, etc.

Glenda

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