what side effects can I expect taking Zytiga?

[OldGuysRule]

I am about to begin treatment with Lupron and Zytiga. I pretty much understand the Lupron side effects but the doc wants me on Zytiga also because of bone involvement.

Does anyone have any experience with this med? Thanks

[6357axbz]

I started on lupron and added Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) later. I felt zero additional SEs from the Zytiga. There are others here with the same experience.

[OldGuysRule in reply to 6357axbz]

Thanks! This is all new and I don’t know what to expect. It helps to hear from guys that have been there.

[tango65]

Some info from the FDA:

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[CAMPSOUPS]

Same here. When I started Zytiga I couldn't really say I had additional side effects.

I was still my same old worn out some good days some bad days guy.

I am now though at a year into it and 3 years into Lupron/Eligard feeling more worn out but I think just accumulative of everything.

[Kentucky1]

Maybe made some of the existing side effects worse, nausea,fatigue, swollen feet, hot flashes, loss of muscle mass.I had a short bout of elevated liver enzymes,AST,ALT,but resolved with a temporary dose reduction. Monitor your potassium levels.

[EdBacon]

No side effects here. 4+ years on it.

[Wings-of-Eagles]

Eight years on Zytiga. Fatique, fatique and fatigue, low red blood count, slightly anemic. maybe some muscle loss, but I really need more exercise. Maybe some brian fog...maybe some brain fog...see! I now cry at Hallmark movies, but that may be due to 5 years on Lupron. Otherwise glad to be undetectable 8 years now.

[OldGuysRule in reply to Wings-of-Eagles]

Thanks for the reply!

[Grandpa4]

I am on both. I am lifting weights and exercising a lot. The only side effects are sexual. Just not very interested.

[treedown]

Lupron and Zytiga for 2 years accept a short stint w/o Zytiga (about 2 months) in the beginning. No change is side effects for me with or w/o Zytiga.

[OldGuysRule in reply to treedown]

Thanks for the input!

[Calhoun113]

18 months on Eligard and Zytiga/p. Nothing to report that’s horrible considering it’s keeping my PC from flourishing. Hard to get a good nights sleep and energy wise have to push myself. Just swallow those 4 big pills and be happy to have another day to enjoy. Good luck.

[toml77]

On Zytega for about 10 months. Started to fail. Only side effect was slowly rising BP. Went down after I was put on Xtandi. I think it depends on other ailments. Good luck.

Tom

[Scout4answers]

Serious committed Exercise program will counter most of the side effects. I am 1 year into Lupron and Zytiga . see my profile for my complete history of Side effects.