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Anyone on ADT taking anti-depressants?
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No, I don't have experience with antidepressants. However my GU oncologist prescribed for me Venloxafin to help moderate ADT symptoms. I'm currently on Orgovyx for ADT. I have not started the Venloxafin yet, because I feel my ADT symptoms are manageable so far. I'm curious if others found benefits from antidepressants.
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@ddavid
I was prescribed venlaxafine to help side effects of ADT, especially the severe hot flashes I get, but stopped after a few weeks because the side effects from venlaxafine were bad in my case. I think my moods were getting worse, I was actually sweating more, etc., etc.
If you look up side effects of venlaxafine it includes hot flashes! However, the dosage they give you for ADT symptoms is a fraction of the dosage given for depression. If you can deal without it, maybe let it sit in the medicine chest in case things get worse. If you do take it, you can always stop like I did, just be sure to ask the doc if you need to wean off of it slowly.
I tend to avoid medication if it is just targeting symptoms, but sometimes it can help. Venlaxafine must work for some people, just not me.
Best of luck on your journey.