Firmagon vs. Lupron in advanced prostate cancer - Inspire
Aug 30, 2015 · Data suggests that Firmagon improves OS, PFS and reduced incidence of musculoskeletal and urinary tract adverse events versus leuprolide (Lupron), especially in …
Switching from Firmagon to Lupron? - Prostate cancer - Inspire
Nov 25, 2019 · I used Firmagon my first ADT regimen for 13 mos; I think it is a better drug (LHRH Antagonist) than Lupron (Agonist) if it isn’t too uncomfortable. On my second regimen after …
What to expect in switching from Firmagon to Lupron?
Feb 1, 2016 · Hi The name Firmagon is the only treatment that describes a side effect! I switched to Lupron and the side effects are the loss of energy, weight gain with male breasts, loss of …
Firmagon injection technique & site reactions, continued
Oct 23, 2017 · Firmagon lowers the testosterone level more quickly, and apparently the cardiac risks are much less than with Lupron. (Not a doctor, etc.) There are worse things than even …
How Long Does it take for Firmagon to lower PSA?
Mar 12, 2018 · I have been now on Firmagon since the summer of 2016 and on Chemo (Docetaxel and Carboplatin) since Dec. 2016. i recently had my 19 Chemo infusion. My belly is …
How long have you been on Firmagon - Prostate cancer - Inspire
Sep 29, 2018 · If you were treated with Firmagon how long did you stay on it and how low did you testosterone go. Tentatively schedule to get a three month shot of Lupron on October 5, 2018.
Firmagon + Lupron + Radiation Success Stories? - Prostate cancer
May 10, 2018 · I just finished my month of Firmagon and got my 3 month injection of Lupron today. Next week I start radiation. I'm happy I found this community, but I'm also surprised to …
Insomnia and hot flashes from Firmagon - Prostate cancer
Jun 29, 2016 · Have been taking monthly Firmagon belly shots for 18 months. Testosterone and PSA zero with the shots. To deal with hot flashes and sleep issues I take: 1) Venaflaxine ER …
Firmagon: How Long Do Side Effects Last? - Prostate cancer
Apr 4, 2014 · Besides the Firmagon, I'm on Avodart, bicalutamide (Casodex) and I also get an Xgeva injection monthly. All of these things have side effects, and much more than just the hot …
Question for those on ADT using Firmagon (Degarelix)
Sep 25, 2017 · Just curious. I have been on Firmagon for Androgen Deprivation Therapy since April of 2016. Its a monthly injection, and of late, the side effects