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 …

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 …

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

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, …

Sep 22, 2018 · Both ADT therapies work differently, but achieve the same result, I am told. Post prostatectomy, having a bio-chemical recurrence three years out, I

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 …

Aug 16, 2011 · I am to recieve firmagon 3 months on and three months off. Just finished my first three months. After reading the side effects I was determined not to gain weight. 5 days a week lifting …

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 …

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 …