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.

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 patients …

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 vacation, …

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 libido and …

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 all black and blue …

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 see how many …

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

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 the most painful …

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 flashes-- …

Nov 21, 2013 · The drawback to Firmagon is that it's given in the stomach, and is painful, but I don't know if I should switch to Trelstar or go back to Firmagon---does anyone have a similar experience? …