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Is ADT ever used at reduced dosage to moderate side effects?

Posted by carbcounter @carbcounter, Dec 13 4:32pm

After radiation and PSA of zero, is ADT ever used at a reduced dosage so that side effects are moderated?

I mean, is it always applied as all or nothing?

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Read & learn & live! | @readandlearn | 6 days ago
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“Lipton” should be “Lupron”, but I also drink green tea with Kombucha…

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chippydoo | @chippydoo | 6 days ago
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I began with the full dose of 1000mg of Zytiga plus prednisone (5mg) and my liver enzymes went through the roof. My oncologist scaled it back to 750 mg plus prednisone (5mg) and my PSA has consistently been at 0.0. I also take Lipton every 6 months. I feel confident in his approach. Best of all to you on your journey…

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@sicernon3 Did cutting back improve your liver enzymes?

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Sicetnon3 | @sicernon3 | 6 days ago

Yes it did. Since then (2years ago) I have been on the lower dose and no liver problems or increase in PSA…

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