Tip for Zytiga and Prednisone Side Effects

[Ewhite99]

I'm sure I've read this on this site before but wanted to mention that exercise is the best way to combat the side effects of Zytiga and Prednisone. I have not had much of a problem with the side effects from Lupron and Xgeva but the Zytiga+Prednisone treatment has been making me very tired and also making it very difficult to concentrate. I found that if I get my body moving as soon as I start to feel the side effects, then I can eliminate them almost entirely. Either weight lifting or an aggressive walk allows me to think more clearly and I don't feel as tired.

[BrentW]

I cannot say fatigue has been too much of an issue for me (although I do like afternoon naps). I do, however, walk for several miles a few times each week. To cope with the brain fog, I work hard at mental stuff. I am conducting research (on the selection of foraminifera for worm-tube construction by sabelariids, to be honest). I find this far more rewarding than puzzles, but I would suggest anything that engages your brain productively might help --rather than, say, the passivity of watching the telly.

[leo2634]

I'm on the exact medication no side effects other than hot flashes which are tolerable and hungry from the Prednisone. I walk my dog four times a day and u feel better then I have in years. My thoughts are clear and my additude is positive that is the best outlook fighting this. Best of luck. Leo

[Mathes72 in reply to leo2634]

I`m on the same drugs plus synthroid,vitorin calcium,D3, walk every am,gym three times a week,golf 3 days a week,I get tired in the afternoon have a rush of energy after dinner,some muscle pain, had it before while on vitorin,it is always something

[snoraste]

I can vouch for the positive effects of exercise. I’ve been on the drugs for 7 months. First 6 months I exercised 6 times a week - no fatigue. Had an RP last month and unable to exercise since, and all of a sudden feel the fatigue. I’m walking 4miles a day, and that helps greatly