After almost 6 months off of all meds and 11 months since Lupron injection Ive been on med vacation. Feeling great , working out, feeling libido surge and just feeling normal again has been great. Lately though my testosterone levels have risen but below baseline still.And my PSA has jumped to 6 from undetectable . I'm will be starting Orgovyx. It's new med to me. I was taking Lupron shot plus abiraterone and Prednisone. That combo was draining the life out of me physically and mentally. I hope that Orgovyx will be helpful. I look forward to my next ADT vacation because quality of life is very important to me Stage 4 prostate cancer sucks bad. I keep praying there will be a cure for us that is reachable and affordable. And a ADT vacation will last forever as long as we live.
More info here. I still have prostate and testicles. I did have bladder mass removed in surgery when I was first diagnosed. Had big tumor removed in thigh bone which required a total right hip replacement followed by 10 sessions of radiation to thigh area . .Went on 8 rounds of docetakl chemo with ADT meds for 18 months.. then went on wonderful ADT vacation..Best vacation ever imo.
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You may want to consider added transdermal estradiol (tE2)patches or gel/cream to fight the hot flashes and osteoporosis from Orgovyx ADT. Look up the Phase-II and -III PATCH trial results that show tE2 is a safe and effective alternative option to traditional ADT.
similar here, 2 years Lupron, 9 month vacation, on Orgovyx now 10 months. Side effects less Lupron as far as hot flashes and lethargy. T=3 after 2 weeks on Orgovyx, PSA 0.03.
yes, the rule of thumb I was told was once PSA was 50% of starting PSA you went back on ADT. For me start 7.2, 9 months later 3.6 and start of Orgovyx. Funny, I’m at Book of Mormon and just had my worst hot flash since I started Orgovyx in June!
Orgovyx side, and front, and back, and top and bottom side effects:
What are the most common side effects of Orgovyx?
The most common side effects of Orgovyx are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.
Hot flashes
Increased blood sugar
Increased blood fats (triglycerides)
Muscle or bone pain
Decreased hemoglobin levels
Changes in liver function tests
Tiredness
Constipation
Diarrhea
There may be other side effects of Orgovyx that are not listed here. Contact your healthcare provider if you think you are having a side effect of a medicine. In the U.S., you can report side effects to the FDA at fda.gov/medwatch or by calling 800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you can report side effects to Health Canada at health.gc.ca/medeffect or by calling 866-234-2345.
What are the serious side effects of Orgovyx?
While less common, the most serious side effects of Orgovyx are described below, along with what to do if they happen.
Severe Allergic Reactions. Orgovyx may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop taking Orgovyx and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.
Breathing problems or wheezing
Racing heart
Fever or general ill feeling
Swollen lymph nodes
Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
Trouble swallowing or throat tightness
Itching, skin rash, or pale red bumps on the skin called hives
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting
Stomach cramps
Joint pain
Heart Rhythm Changes. Orgovyx may cause a rare, dangerous heart rhythm problem called QT prolongation and torsade de pointes. Some people have a higher risk of this, including people who are older, have other people in their family who have had these conditions, have low potassium or magnesium levels, or who take some medicines for other heart rhythm problems. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you faint or have changes in your heart rate or rhythm, such as a fast or skipping heartbeat.
Warnings & Precautions
Who should not use Orgovyx?
Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not take Orgovyx.
Relugolix
Orgovyx
Any of the ingredients in the specific product dispensed
Your pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in Orgovyx.
What should I know about Orgovyx before using it?
Do not take Orgovyx unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Take it as prescribed.
Do not share Orgovyx with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.
Swallow Orgovyx whole and do not crush, chew, or split the tablets.
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