In praise of Orgovyx

I take Diltiazem, Losartan and Metoprolol twice a day for high blood pressure (Due to Zytiga). All my blood tests are normal and really don’t change from month to month. Been on them for over 4 years.

I guess the right drugs make a difference. The question is what are the right drugs, it must vary depending on a person’s medical makeup.

I’m so glad it’s an improvement and working well for you. I must be a special case: I’m in my eighth month of Orgovyx and am experiencing every side effect the manufacturer lists. All the best for ongoing success!

You are not a special case. The whole purpose of Orgovyx Is to reduce the testosterone level down to undetectable or close to it. The same thing is true of all other ADT products. As a result, side effects are pretty much the same no matter what ADT drug you are on.

I can tell you that after having seven years of Lupron and two years of Orgovyx that there isn’t any difference In side effects.

They might start slower when you are on Orgovyx, But the testosterone effects are the same as are the side effects.

I agree that 0 Testosterone should create the same effects in a person, but I notice a wide disparity in patients’ number and severity of side effects.

My side effects from Orgovyx have been quite tolerable. Hot flashes, fatigue, body aches, and brain fog have all been minimal. I have maintained some libido and I get through most days with little problem. I applied for and received a grant to cover my medication cost until I hit the catastrophic level so my out-of-pocket costs have been minimal.
I’m looking forward to faster recovery of testosterone and rebuilding loss muscle at the end of ADT.

Good luck to everyone who reads this on their journey with PCa!

I’m so glad it’s an improvement and working well for you. I must be a special case: I’m in my eighth month of Orgovyx and am experiencing every side effect the manufacturer lists. All the best for ongoing success!

I agree that 0 Testosterone should create the same effects in a person, but I notice a wide disparity in patients’ number and severity of side effects.

I agree, from the posts I’ve read comparing the two drugs. I think it’s all about the sledgehammer effect of an injection vs the slower - but just as effective- decrease of T in that first 30-60 days from an oral tablet.
I too had every SE while on Orgovyx, but they slowly accumulated over time and the last month (of 6) brought them all together.
Accordingly, that last month was the toughest and I was very happy to know that I would be off it soon.

As with everything else with prostate cancer side effects from ADT vary from person to person.

Even though I’ve been on it for nine years I’ve had never had a fatigue problem, but I have a terrible, hot flash problem.

I also never had depression from it and never gained weight from it, But many do.

The loss of muscles, The weakening of bones and Some cardiovascular problems affect almost everybody. Brain fog is another issue that only affects some people, And usually requires longer term use of ADT.