First Lupron shot

[Rmurchu]

Are the side effects the same with the 3 months shot versus the 6 months , the RO says there is no difference in side effects . This will be my first lupron shot .

[NPfisherman]

Never had the 6 month shot, but I've had a couple of 3 month shots....the brain fogginess has gotten a little better....maybe I am just coping with it better, I don't know.... still forgetting things but not as bad....the hot flashes may have gotten a little bit worse...beyond that, it is about the same...

All the best,

Fish

[6357axbz]

I’ve had a one month of Eligard (lupron) preceded by three months of degarelix and followed by a three months injection of Eligard. Side effects all the same, mostly hot flashes which, to me. are easily tolerated. I exercise every day, stay in good shape and eat a healthy diet (except for red wine in the evenings with dinner) and I think the diet and exercise go a long way in minimizing SEs.

[Tall_Allen]

Yes, the side effects are the same. It is just a matter of convenience.

[Rmurchu in reply to Tall_Allen]

Thanks for your reply

[j-o-h-n]

The same (unfortunately).

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 04/02/2019 7:36 PM EDT

[JimVanHorn]

I had 3 month shots of Lupron for 6 1/2 years and the side effects come and go. They fade with time. I liked seeing my oncologist every 3 months, because I always had questions and he checked my PSA. From time to time he found changes in my blood tests and we were able to add or take away medications.

[Rmurchu in reply to JimVanHorn]

Good point about checking things Jim, Thanks for the encouragement about effects coming and going doc said I will be on it for at least 33 months . I am Gleason 10 getting brachytherapy in 2 months then ebrt for 5 weeks. Just starting this journey , thanks for your feedback

[Hidden in reply to Rmurchu]

Best of luck Sir..