Lupron and Zytiga side effects

Posted by jwoy @jwoy, Nov 14, 2024

In July we learned my husband has BCR 1 year post prostatectomy. Imaging confirmed 2 small tumors in the prostate bed. We're so surprised given great surgical outcome; cancer contained and surgical margins clear. But, here we are.
Decision to do 18-24 months Lupron injections along with Zytiga/prednisone. First injection was 3 1/2 weeks ago with Zytiga starting a few days later. Until yesterday he was side effect free, none. Then awake all night the last 2 nights. Freezing cold, then hot. Then joint pain. Slept all day yesterday. Now still incredibly tired and sleeping again. The nurses said the symptoms often kick in at the 1 month mark. Question, do these last the entire time on the medication? Or will they diminish? In the next week or so he'll start 20 days of radiation which we know will make him tired. He's not sure he can do this. The good thing is the PSA done on Monday dropped to 0.04 from .25 a month ago. Thanks for any advice.

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How long has it been since you stopped ADT?
How long until the effects of ADT subsided? Thanks!

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@brettiquette It has only been four months since stopping the ADT. The side effects subsided fairly quickly, probably within a week of ending the meds.

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I have been single most of my life. I've had a lot of girl friends and dates due to my sexual drive.
I have been on lupron for a year and now have NO desire for sex! HELP!!!!

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@maga Unfortunately, that's the way it is when on ADT. Even when I saw a very sexy woman, I felt no hormonal urges at all. I don't have a partner, I couldn't have had sex while on ADT, there was no arousal at all. Hopefully, someone has tips for you. Without testosterone how will you get the drive for sex?

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