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Firmagon vs. Lupron

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PSA undetectable, all scans negative. On Firmagon every 28 days. The last two shots I've had bad reactions. Chills and no sleep the day of the shot and flu like symptons for a week or so. My question is this: Would it be risky to switch to a six month Lupron shot instead of monthly Firmagon shots? The Firmagon is working so I don't want to switch to something that may not work. Is the six month Lupron shot just as effective as the monthly Firmagon shot? Thanks.

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Tall_Allen

Men often start with Firmagon for a month or two and then switch to Lupron.

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epfj3333 in reply to Tall_Allen

Thanks. I just want to make sure the six month shot of Lupron will be as effective as the 28 day Firmagon shot. Do you think it will be as effective as the Firmagon has been?

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Tall_Allen in reply to epfj3333

Yes - they both prevent all testosterone production.

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Cooolone

Have you tried to obtain an Orgovyx prescription? Is the pill form of Degarelix/Firmagon!

Is worth a conversation with your team...

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epfj3333 in reply to Cooolone

Thanks. I'll look into it.

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j-o-h-n

Hint: Get your Lupron shot in a cheek of your ASSets......

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 09/10/2023 5:14 PM DST

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epfj3333 in reply to j-o-h-n

I'm getting it in the head of my dick (if I can find it)!

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j-o-h-n in reply to epfj3333

Unfortunately there's a separate charge for that...... (X amount per Millimeter)....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 09/10/2023 5:35 PM DST

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epfj3333 in reply to j-o-h-n

What if it's less than a millimeter? Will they pay ME?

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j-o-h-n

Sure,,,, in foreskin.........(any color you want)....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Sunday 09/10/2023 5:50 PM DST

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