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Problems with Sleeping on Orgovyx
I am almost 80 years old. Gleason score of 9. Prostate removed over four years ago. Biochemical recurrence after two years. Put on Orgovyx. I have been on and off the medication for over two years. I can’t have radiation because of complications from removal of my colon-I have what is called a J-Pouch. Orgovyx appears to be holding the cancer back and I don’t have many side effects. However sleeping is a problem. I have been using Ambien on and off to get a good night’s rest. Thoughts from the group please about how to get a good night sleep without using Ambien. Or should I just keep taking it periodically?
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Yes I ahve some sleep issues with Orgovyx...not as bad as early on when I first started...but between that and frequent night time urination, it is a hassle..at times..then there are periods when I sleep ok..it seems I always get off to sleep and sleep better after about 3 am to 8 am..I sometimes take a baby aspirin that helps, or Benedryl..just another side effect..got another year of Orgovyx I think..
hope you find something that works..if so let me know !
Having problems with sleep is a common issue with people that are on ADT. Frequently it’s caused by hot flashes and night sweats Are you having those problems? If so the Embrlabs.com has a wave device that really stopped the night problems for me and. Other people, I know.
You say you’ve been on and off drugs for years does that include Orgovyx?
This problem usually does go away over time according to this article.
https://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0109/ea0109s7.3.
I am 78 and have no problem sleeping with it, but everyone is different. I’ve also been on ADT for eight years so maybe that’s a factor. In my case, hot flashes, and night sweats are over, At least at night.
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