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Orgovyx extreme fatigue side effects
I have been using Orgovyx several years for prostate cancer and am now have in extreme fatigue side effects during the afternoon. I take Orgovyx...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 26, 2024
Testosterone replacement after radiation and Orgovyx?
I had an RP in 2008 and a recurrence last year. I was treated with 5 months of Orgovyx and 37 radiation sessions, both of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 15, 2024
Testosterone Recovery after stopping orgovyx
Seven weeks after stopping after being on Orgovyx for 12 months, my psa is 0.02. My Testosterone bounced to 45 from 8. My Testosterone was...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 2 9:32am
Orgovyx side effects and handling them
Hi all I am new here and looking for some help. I have Prostate Cancer gleason 9 and starting Orgovyx today. I have tried to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 6 days ago
Are there withdrawl symptoms immediately after stopping Orgovyx?
Any of you experienced hot flushes, fatigue or other symptoms worse than prior to stopping Orgovyx?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 4 9:43am
Looking for feedback - Lupron vs Orgovyx
I discussed changing from Lupron to Orgovyx with my Oncologist today. I am having good results on Lupron with minimal side effects. I would like...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 16, 2024
Starting Orgovyx - any advice based on experience?
I will be starting Orgovyx Monday, April 22. 1000mg Abiraterone and 5mg Prednisone will be added about a week later. The plan is 24 months...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 23, 2024
Compare side effects of abiraterone, firmagon and orgovyx
My husband has high risk, localized prostate cancer (Gleason score 9) and will be starting hormone therapy soon. Deciding whether or not to do radiation...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 3 11:00am
Has anyone else moved from Firmagon to Orgovyx?
I have stage 4 (oligometastatic) prostate cancer, and will be on ADT and androgen-reception inhibitors, basically, forever. I've been on monthly Firmagon (Degarelix) injections for...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 13 11:02am
Pros and cons from changing from Degeralix to Orgovyx
My husband after his loading dose of degeralix with no side effects is thinking about changing to Orgovyx for the less heart issues, time of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 28, 2024
Does relugolix (Orgovyx) break the blood brain barrier?
Wondering if Orgovyx and which other ADT's break the blood brain barrier? Some have side effects of dizziness and depression while others such as Degeralex...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2024
Orgovyx and the timeline for return of normal testosterone level
I’ve been taking Orgovyx since 11.09.23. How long does it take for Testosterone levels to return to normal once I stop taking this drug? What...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 25 6:14pm
Will Orgovyx (relugolix) Reduce Prostate Cancer without Radiation?
I am 77 years old. I had my prostate removed over 3 years ago. After 2 years my PSA began to rise from < .01...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 8, 2024
I have been on Orgovyx for last two months.
I have been on Orgovyx for last two months and my testosterone is now < 50. But my PSA has not changed at all. Has...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 9 hours ago
Hot flashes, fatigue 4 months after radiation and Orgovyx
Husband still experiencing debilitating hot/cold flashes, fatigue, various aches and pains 4 months after successful treatments ended. Is there any relief available?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 26, 2024
High fasting glucose of 115 after 7 mos on Orgovyx
psa is .008 down from 23 with Gleason of 8. Completed 44 radiation treatments. Is high glucose common with Orgovyx? Don't want to start treatment...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 29 1:03pm
Does Medicare pay for Orgovyx treatments? What does it cost?
Does Medicare pay for Orgovyx treatments. ? What’s the most it can cost you if your on Medicare with part D. ?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 13 5:53pm
Changes in temper and more: What's you post-Orgovyx experience?
I wrapped up six months of ADT on Orgovyx about four weeks ago. I've noticed for the past couple of weeks that I've been a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 12 9:13pm
Have you stopped then restarted taking Orgovyx? If so how was it.
I have an aggressive type of Prostate cancer. Over the past 36 months I have had RRP (post surgery PSA 0.37) then followed 6 months...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2024
Orgovyx and Diltiazem: Should I be concerned about drug interactions?
I’m about to start a 6-8 week course of Orgovyx in preparation to have HIFU once the prostate shrinks enough. I have a pacemaker and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 10, 2024