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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
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
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
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: Nov 3, 2024
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
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
Starting Orgovyx - how long for side effects to occur?
I've been taking Orgovyx for about 3 weeks and so far have zero side effects: no hot flashes, no fatigue or tiredness, no weight gain,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 10 9:53am
How did you reduce hot flashes from Orgovyx?
Hello, I’ve been on Orgovyx for 7 weeks now and the hot flashes are a real pain in the butt. I would welcome any ideas...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 24 6:32am
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
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
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
ADT/ ORGOVYX Day 45; Told Radiation Is Next
I was diagnosed with Sigmoid Colon Cancer 26 months ago. I had the resection. The colon cancer metastasized to my right lower lung, and 7...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 18, 2024
Anyone stopped Orgovyx and started again if PSA rises?
Hello All:I am 78 year old man, active with exercise and golf. I had my prostate removed over three years ago. Using Viagra and Trimix...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 24, 2024
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
Your PSA Trends after Salvage Radiation & 6 Months of Orgovyx?
I completed 6 months of Orgovyx 4 months ago and finished 39 IMRT Salvage radiation treatments 6 months ago. Just had a ultrasensitive PSA test...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 11 7:53pm
Diet after Radiation treatment and on ORGOVYX or other ADT drugs
What is a good diet to follow while we are on ORGOVIX or other ADT drugs. Myself, I was mostly vegan( Fish occasionally), but now...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 16, 2024
Can I Manage Testosterone w/ ORGOVYX and Skip Radiation?
I've already had colon cancer and a sigmoid resection that metastasized to my lung ... had a lung wedge resection also. Was doing good except...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 1, 2024
Withdrawal from orgovyx: How long will fatigue and hot flashes last?
Having hot flashes and fatigue 2 weeks after stopping orgovyx. Is this to be expected and for how long?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 14, 2024
Zytiga and Orgovyx: What helps side effects, fatigue and disinterest?
Hi, My husband, who is 71 y/o, has recurrent prostate cancer, after 7 years of no treatment. He underwent a proctectomy 7 years ago and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Apr 29, 2024