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@firespooks Insurance covers most of it. How much they cover varies a lot. If you think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507223/

Discussion: Starting Orgovyx - how long for side effects to occur?

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Posted: Feb 16 11:02am

The way Orgovyx works is it takes your testosterone down to Below 20. If you stop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469618/

Discussion: Has anyone else had tachycardia with Orgovyx?

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Posted: Dec 28, 2025

I'll second that. 2½ years of Firmagon shots in my abdomen was a nasty experience: three...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144713/

Discussion: Testosterone: Is everyone's level in the low numbers?

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Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Both drugs work very similarly. While Firmagon is good for the very first shot, you should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396149/

Discussion: Who has been on lupron for a long time, and/ or firmagon?

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Posted: Sep 18, 2025

@brianjarvis OH- I totally messed up, I am so sorry - mixed up names of meds....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1555603/

Discussion: End of Radiation

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Posted: 1 day ago

I was denied on first go around on Orgovyx. Had to appeal. I pay $200/ mo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087685/

Discussion: What's your experience with Orgovyx (relugolix)?

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Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Hi, I’m fairly new to the site and just into my treatment and have been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224628/

Discussion: Orgovyx as lifelong treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

My husband is on the same boat. He has Gleason 8 and stage 3Tb with recurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526762/

Discussion: ADT & Radiation, next part of the adventure!

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Posted: Mar 14 12:03pm

@mcnite Yes, Orgovyx is ADT. It’s also a little bit easier with side effects. Yes, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523978/

Discussion: How fast does Orgovyx work to reduce PSA?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 12:22pm

I switched from Firmagon (a different injectable) to Orgovyx a couple of years ago, and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525384/

Discussion: Has anyone switched from Lupron to Orgovyx? Glad you did?

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Posted: Mar 12 12:57pm

toolbelt, did you start orgovyx prior to SBRT? My CT Simulation is on April 1st and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042659/

Discussion: 3 Month post SBRT PSA

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Posted: Mar 30, 2024

@jeffmarc "....there is no test that can show whether or not you have cancer cells left."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534285/

Discussion: Hormone therapy before radiation treatment question....

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Posted: Mar 24 10:31am

The sacral fractures are from the Orgovyx! So, not from a fall or trauma. As we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246684/

Discussion: Resolution of Side Effects after Stopping ADT/Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

There is a new breed of ADT drugs. Orgovyx being one, often used in combination with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337048/

Discussion: No testosterone on Lupron, can I build muscle strength by working out?

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Posted: Jun 28, 2025

@jeffmarc I suggested that to my RO who said it was better to wait 6 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537554/

Discussion: Urologist said I could stop Orgovyx. Your thoughts?

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Posted: Mar 28 7:47pm

I'm on something similar since 2021, Erleada (Apalutamide) + Orgovyx, and I find it difficult to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337149/

Discussion: Side effects adding XTANDI to ORGOVYX

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Posted: Jun 28, 2025

@thnx4beingthere There is no reason to wait for the Nubeqa. You can start the orgovyx Right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453541/

Discussion: In praise of Orgovyx

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Posted: Dec 5, 2025

That should say Orgovyx above

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200646/

Discussion: Orgovyx Holiday

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Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Hi, Look into the ADT drug Orgovyx which is a newer drug with milder side effects,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551703/

Discussion: Would like to pause Lupron injections. Taking Nubeqa and Lupron.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Appreciate your post; I begin Orgovyx Friday, and radiation Jan 13. I was hoping to find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792389/

Discussion: What's your experience with Orgovyx (relugolix)?

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Posted: Jan 4, 2023