Is Zytiga 250mg 4daily+1prednisone prostate cancer

Posted by chebo1954 @chebo1954, Jul 21 5:43pm

I’m being treated by oral 4 250mg + 1 5mg prednisone daily all in 1 dose for stage 4 prostate cancer. Although it has achieved a desired PSA it appears by my research that this regimen significantly reduced my life span + I also have 4 lung cancer since 2016 but Optivo put in remission in 2018-there is more but I’d like to start there

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chebo1954 | @chebo1954 | Jul 24 7:02am

In reply to @lag "I think she meant 1000 mg a day, not 100. The Zytiga tablets only come in..." + (show)

Oh, well that’s a different story as I am also taking 1,000mg per day plus 1 5mg prednisone daily, but I’m experiencing the wrath of this medication which does not affect everyone the same way.

chebo1954 | @chebo1954 | Jul 24 7:06am

In reply to @ecurb "Get your hubby on a low fat diet breakfast and take only one Arbiterone with it..." + (show)

Wow, I’m taking 4 a day, do you think that just taking 1 tad per day would work for me? God, I really hope that’s what you meant- could be a life saver for me.

chebo1954 | @chebo1954 | Jul 24 7:12am

In reply to @ellen45 "My husband takes 4 tablets of Zytiga a day each tab is 250 mg so 1000..." + (show)

Thank you you’ve been most kind and understanding and I wish only the best for Doug and your family. I’d misinterpreted your message that turns out to be a typo- it said 100mg per day, and I’m sorry as I should have realized that because I’ve been recently informed that the lowest dose is 250mg.

ecurb | @ecurb | Jul 24 7:45am

In reply to @chebo1954 "Wow, I’m taking 4 a day, do you think that just taking 1 tad per day..." + (show)

Yep as long as it’s a low fat breakfast in the am. Dr. DOUCE at Marie Yeager cancer center gave me this advise. It s no BS. I m telling ya the truth.

chebo1954 | @chebo1954 | Jul 24 8:05am

In reply to @ellen45 "My husband takes 4 tablets of Zytiga a day each tab is 250 mg so 1000..." + (show)

Ps- the swelling in Doug’s ankles is edema, a build up fluids fluids pooling up in his ankle area- a suggestion for this condition is to rest on his back and make sure that his legs are propped up well above his heart- he is suffering from that but I suspect that he is a very brave man that would not complain as to not worry you. Text

chebo1954 | @chebo1954 | Jul 24 8:54am

In reply to @ecurb "Yep as long as it’s a low fat breakfast in the am. Dr. DOUCE at Marie..." + (show)

And I believe you! I am so grateful for your insight and knowledge on this topic- it’s only bad part is that I ate a sausage biscuit with cheese for breakfast but there’s always tomorrow morning I hope. Bless your heart and live long and prosper

ellen45 | @ellen45 | Jul 24 9:08am

In reply to @chebo1954 "Thank you you’ve been most kind and understanding and I wish only the best for Doug..." + (show)

Thanks for getting back to me! I am so sorry about the 100/1000! This site is so nice. I feel very good about participating because of people like you! Praying for only the best for you!

daystardave | @daystardave | Jul 24 12:05pm

In reply to @ecurb "Get your hubby on a low fat diet breakfast and take only one Arbiterone with it..." + (show)

Although I am not on this dosage, My Doc at the U of C has mentioned this as a possibility as well. Introducing myself to this group. I was diagnosed last fall with stage 4 metastatic PC. after 6 rounds of chemo and taking Abiraterone and Prednisone. My PSA has dropped to 0.75 from 96. Other than the muscle loss, early to bed and general achiness, I think I am faring well so far. Hoping to see my PSA continue to drop. Continue to live every day!! Good Luck to everyone here. It's nice to find a support group.