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Posted 8/30/2008 8:12 PM (GMT -8)
 

I had my first shot of Zoladex on 8/26/2008.  I was told that my libido would go away, that I would have hot flashes and that I may feel moody.  I know it's only been like five days, but while I'm happy that I seem to be tolerating the drug, I am concerned that since I don't feel anything different, perhaps it isn't doing its job.

I still get aroused looking at my wife, and I haven't experienced so much as a mild flush.  Any feedback on this would be most appreciated.  I would especially like to hear from someone who has taken zoladex shots.

Thanks,

Posted 8/31/2008 1:27 AM (GMT -8)
 

Not everyone experiences  the acute side effects often mentioned. It is too early to judge how effective Zoladex will be for you: usually a PSA test is done at 3 months to gauge what's happening, when hopefully your PSA will be a very low figure.

If you havn't already done so, I always suggest reading the book by Dr Myers mentioned in another recent post here, "Gleason 9 & Hormone Therapy". As discussed in that post I have two friends currently doing well on hormone therapy. In both instances their PSA reduced substantially to under 1 after 3 months. One uses Zoladex, and his PSA reduced from 50 to .2 at 3 months then .04 at 9 months.

Best wishes,

John

Posted 8/31/2008 4:53 AM (GMT -8)

Thanks for the pompt reply John.  I don't think I'll have the benefit of knowing what effect the Zolladex is having on my PSA.  I'm suppose to be on it for a month or two (confused about the time frame at the moment) and then I start IMRT.  If I'm getting some benefit from the medication without the side effects I've heard about, I woud be very pleased.  There are no noticable  physiological or psychological effects form the shot.

Steve

Posted 8/31/2008 5:15 AM (GMT -8)

Morning,

Five days is a little soon to experience any of the side effects of HT--this does not mean the PSA isn't dropping though. Think positive. Enjoy your libido while you have it!!

Karen eyes

Posted 8/31/2008 6:08 PM (GMT -8)

hopemylove said...

Morning,

Five days is a little soon to experience any of the side effects of HT--this does not mean the PSA isn't dropping though. Think positive. Enjoy your libido while you have it!!

Karen eyes

 And here I was thinking I was going to dodge the hot flashes....
Posted 9/2/2008 4:34 AM (GMT -8)
It took me a good month before I had hot flashes/libido loss.   Libido actually went UP right after the shot (testosteronoe burn off).   GOOD LUCK!
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