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Anyone on ADT taking anti-depressants?
I have metastatic prostate cancer and am on ADT drugs (abiraterone and prednisone daily) and a shot of something (can't find name) every six months I think. I lost a dear pet recently and have been some depressions. Some friends suggested an anti-depressant. I'm not sure. Any suggestions? Thanks ~Wayne
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I have been on Prozac and Nortryptiline for 20 years. It is definitely helping me through PC radiation treatment and ADT.
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1 ReactionDefinitely contact the medical professional(s) guiding your treatment. I lost father and sister to suicidal depression, so I deeply believe in professional help. That said, my first lines of defense against depression are being social and vigorous exercise. Give your doctor(s) a call!
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1 Reaction@waynerl, profound sadness and depression when suffering a loss is normal. Coping with the loss can be handled in a variety of ways as you have gathered from the comments on this discussion.
It can help to talk with others. For this reason, I thought you like to know that grieving the loss of a pet is being discussed in the Loss & Grief support group here:
- Loss and grief of a pet: How do you cope? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/loss-and-grief-resulting-from-death-of-a-pet/
And there is also this discussion
- What Pets Can Do: Health and Healing https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-pets-can-do-health-and-healing/
How are you doing?
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1 Reaction@colleenyoung Colleen, can't remember if I replied to you already, haven't been in in awhile. Your reply was very helpful. Goofy was so special. Thanks ~Wayne
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2 ReactionsADT gave me very bad depression as well as brain fog. I was put on Wellbutrin. The brain fog and loss of energy cleared up almost immediately, and the depression started to lift about a month later. Wellbutrin, BTW, is one of the few antidepressants that doesn't have sexual side effects for most people (if that is important to you). I was on 300 mg extended release once a day in the morning (when it kicks in it felt like 3 cups of coffee), and now am on 150 mg and hope to wean off that eventually though the doctor says there is no rush if it's helping.
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About 25 years ago, I went on Wellbutrin For a couple of months. I found I could not reach climax at all with that drug in me. I immediately stopped it.
You say no sexual side effects boy oh boy I sure had one. Of course, if I had been on ADT, it wouldn’t matter.
Sure glad to hear it did so much for you though. I know it can get rid of depression, but also get rid of the fatigue people feel and brain fog is a major benefit.