Goserelin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Andie
• March 24, 2009

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "This is what my doctor gave me. It was better then just going with out the medicine - it is a shot given by your doctor or nurse once a month below your belly button, it hurt but only for a second and it did leave little dot scars from where the needle went. I had treatment for 6 months and didn't have any signs of endometriosis but the down fall is that you do gain weight from the medicine. When I started I gained almost 20 pounds and I tried to maintain it during treatment. Doctor said it's easier to wait until after treatment is over, then work on your weight. Zoladex does work."

• junib
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2015

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis and adenomyosis at 25, I am now 50, I have have had 18 laporoscopic surgeries to burn off endo to keep it at bay. I have been put on Zoladex 3 times in the last 10 years and I have to say that it it has been absolutely fantastic every time. Stopped my periods and my pain which was unbearable at times to the point where I ended up in the hospital having morphine injections numerous times. Yes I did get hot sweats and a little weight gain but I will take that any day over the kind of pain that Endometriosis brings. The only down side is that you do have to come off it periodically as you cant stay on it for long periods of time due to its effects on bone density."

• Kathy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2021

Zoladex (goserelin) for Bleeding Disorder "I have just had my third Zoladex injection and my treatment plan is to have twelve with a review at six months. After struggling with very heavy periods for the last eight years, caused by huge fibroids, this medication was suggested to bring on early menopause. I’m 53 so had been hoping for the last few years that things would ‘sort themselves out’ but clearly that wasn’t to be. The upsides are, my periods stopped immediately and the injections are simple and really nothing to worry about. This should also mean that I do not have to have any sort of surgery. The downsides for me have been the hot flashes both day and night, and for the first couple of months interrupted sleep although this does seem to be getting better now. Also headaches, usually in the first few days after the injection and some nausea. I guess it’s a trade off you have to make to work out which gives you the best quality of life. Remember some people don’t get any side effects at all."

• Sprat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 26, 2016

Zoladex (goserelin) for Breast Cancer, Palliative "I'm now 33 and have been taking zolodex for 2 years alongside Tamoxifen for 10 years in the UK. This medication gave me the confidence not to have chemotherapy and for this I am grateful. The down sides are pretty bad though. I agree with the previous reviewer. Mood swings, increased body temperature, severe hot flushes and night sweats (trying acupuncture to help), increased sex drive, no periods, significant weight gain! I went from 7.5 stone to 9.5 stone in 18months having never had much fluctuation in my weight ever before. My bra size also increased 3 cup sizes. I have gone from being very healthy and slim to quite flabby and "technically" (BMI) overweight - which hits hard when you feel low self esteem because of surgery anyway."

• Lev
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "On my 3rd and final monthly injection of Zoladex for endometriosis. Suffered from mild headaches, very frequent hot flushes, fatigue, low libido and feeling a bit grumpy some days, but... no more Endo pain which feels amazing. The side effects were not constant and were totally manageable. Hot flushes were the worst side effect and although I have about 1 an hour, they only last a couple of minutes. Not looking forward to coming off it."

• Patsy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 11, 2019

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "I have been on Zoldex for 5 years now. My hair is still falling out which was beautiful and thick, now dry and thin, my skin is always dry, my hands sometimes crack, so I have had to take high doses of calcium as it is now thinning my bones. I also take Zinc & Iron to help with my hair and the constant tiredness. I take anti-depressants, but have terrible mood swings. However, I will keep taking the Zoladex as this by far weighs constant hospital visits and staying in due to extreme bleeding, and then having to have to have a blood transfusions on 2 occasions. It has changed my life as I don't have as many hospital visits and not had to have another transfusion since."

• Nat
• July 8, 2019

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "I was absolutely dreading being put on Zolidex for 4 months before excision surgery - so much that I delayed surgery for 2 years. I am on my 3rd monthly injection now and I must say I have been pleasantly surprised! I had some spotting 2 weeks in but my endo pain has mostly subsided and the hot flushes/headaches/insomnia have been totally manageable. I do feel quite forgetful and slightly achey but so far no depression. If anything my moods have improved (probably due to less pain!). I have been taking a methylated multivitamin and low dose naltrexone at night plus 30 mins exercise a day, maybe these have all helped. I wouldn't want to be on it longer than 4 months but it definitely hasn't been as bad for me as I was anticipating. A lot of ladies do really seem to suffer on it but maybe the people with positive experiences don't tend to write reviews? So I thought I would. My consultant also said they can offer HRT if the side effects are too bad but I haven't needed it so far."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2012

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "My doctor suggested this for endometriosis. 6 months of injections, total agony. The injection itself is tolerable if the person giving it knows what they are doing. Every symptom of menopause hit me within 2 or 3 weeks. No weight gain. It did stop my periods. After 4 years of suffering and 2 of that in and out of doctors I'm completely frustrated and exhausted."

• Anonymous
• October 28, 2010

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "I was given a 3month injection with terrible side-effects culminating in night sweats every 40minutes, shivers, difficulties in breathing, headaches, neck pain and eventually severe depression. The side effects starting showing at week four. I had never ever experienced depression prior to this. After 6 months, sufficient levels of the medicine remain in my system to continue affecting me. Other medication (Provera) prescribed by my gynecologist to counter those symptoms have given me some relief, although it took 3 weeks for that to occur, rather than the 4 days expected. "

• Claire...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 7, 2016

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "My experience was horrible side effects it didn't help my pain much and certainly didn't shrink my endometriosis. 1 got my last 2 months in 2001 now since 2010 I have suffered severe pain in my joints and bones. I wouldn't recommend this drug to any endo girls."

• 36yrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 27, 2022

Zoladex (goserelin) for Breast Cancer, Palliative "Very bad reaction. I'm a 36 year old woman diagnosed with breast invasive ductal carcinoma. After lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, I was put on Zoladex and I developed Rheumatoid Arthritis after 2 months of the 1st Zoladex injection. Very bad hot flushes, I felt I was burning alive. Bad temper too. Talked with my oncologist and refused to keep doing Zoladex. After 2 months been without Zoladex, I no longer have hot flushes symptoms, and arthritis symptoms have improved but not gone."

• Moano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 4, 2019

Zoladex (goserelin) for Prostate Cancer "Zoladex Causes confusion. This also affects your heart And can cause heart problems or attacks It had many dangerous side effects So be sure that you are aware of these before commencing with this powerful and dangerous drug"

• Pooters
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2021

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "I have severe Endometriosis and multiple, persistent fibroids and have had two courses of Zoladex - one for 6 months in the run up to an operation. The other was meant to be for 4 months but I only managed three. I found the side effects too much to cope with: hot flushes, joint pain, depression, anger, tearfulness, hair loss, insomnia, appetite changes... I already have a lot of joint and body pain due to other health problems which may be one reason why I found it hard to cope. For me the worst thing is the low mood which isn’t helped by the insomnia. I hope I never have to take this drug again. For me it was a terrible experience."

• starh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2021

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "You know, these reviews had me horrified when I first started this medication 6 months ago. I was a mess of anxiety because I thought this stuff was gonna be horrible. So let me tell you, don’t worry! People are more likely to write about their negative experiences rather than their positive ones. I’ve literally had zero side effects from these injections. My periods stopped after the first one. I spotted up until the 4th one. I have severe stage 4 endo so I do still have symptoms from that. But the actual injections are nothing. They numb my stomach before injecting. I feel a slight pinch and that’s it. I have no hot flashes, nothing. I just wish it 100% took my endo pain away. Hopefully my surgery will help for a little while, at least."

• Survi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2019

Zoladex (goserelin) for Breast Cancer, Palliative "The side effects from this drug have not been as bad as I expected them to be. Hot flushes are the worst of it, particularly at night time. I have gained a small amount of weight, but I am trying to eat healthily and exercise regularly to try and combat this."

• Mel
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 15, 2023

Zoladex (goserelin) "I was prescribed Zoladex to help stop the growth of my fibroid, it did just that. However, I was thrown into menopause at 21 years old, which is far too young to be experiencing such symptoms. It was awful, the sweating, the irritability, the weight gain, which I’m still to this day having so much trouble losing. I stopped Zoladex twice, the first time my period returned within three months, the second time stopping Zoladex my period still hasn’t returned and it’s been 6 months after my last injection. Still to this day, I’m irritable and I believe Zoladex has made my depression far worse than it was before starting it. There is a chance my periods won’t return which is devastating as I am still very young, I would go as far as to say Zoladex has ruined my life. I do not feel the same person as I was before taking it."

• Gerald
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2019

Zoladex (goserelin) for Prostate Cancer "I was suffering from anxiety/depression before I took the, once only, 10.5 Zoladex jab (pre-op) and felt even more depressed after the injection. Luckily I don't have to take it any more. I've also had terrible pain in my knees and insomnia. Only take it if you have to and remember that the side effects are only temporary."

• Wot
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2016

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "I was given an injection of this after a week long stay in hospital for extreme pain due to endometriosis. They told me it would keep my pain down till surgery and for me it was the most awful experience. I was still in pain and on top of that I had to deal with intense sweating, very bad mood swings and feeling extremely tender and my joints were sore. It made the month running up to surgery miserable for me and those around me. I would never ever go on this again."

• Trev
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 28, 2019

Zoladex 3-Month (goserelin) for Prostate Cancer "After 18 months out of the prescribed 3 years my husband had too many of these side effects confusion was only one of them his life was a misery Months later he died of heart attack cardiac myofarction Do not use this dangerous powerful drug he had all of these side effects"

• Anonymous
• November 27, 2011

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "I have used Zoladex 3 month implant for 9 months, as I suffer from Pulmonary Endometriosis. Zoladex was the only medication that successfully stopped my periods, and to stop my lungs collapsing every cycle. Positives would be no mood swings, clear skin, and no periods therefore no pain. Negatives would be I gained 10 kilos, which I'm working on losing, but the weight was better than having horrific lung pain. I did have a small amount of bone pain, but this has stopped since I've been off the medication for a month. The other negative is its only subsidized in some parts of Australia. One state its $25 the other $1000 for three months. I hope this helps. In many ways Zoladex has helped me live a normal life again."

• Rose
• August 24, 2018

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "I had my first injection 3 months ago to treat endometriosis before a second laproscopy. I read the terrible reviews, and as an otherwise fit 24 year old I was absolutely TERRIFIED about the weight gain, insomnia, headaches, sickness, hot flashes etc. But I wanted to post a review because it hasn't been that bad! The needle is large but I just make sure I look away, and it just feels like a small sting. For the first month I had no side effects. In month 2 I had headaches and hot flashes, but nothing that paracetemol (acetaminaphen) couldn't treat! In month 3, the headaches have gone but the hot flashes are frequent. They're annoying and they wake me up every night, but it hasn't stopped me living my life normally (going to work/gym, going on holiday, nights out with friends etc). Although my endo is severe, I'm lucky that my symptoms are minimal so I haven't noticed a change, but I've read Zoladex helps people who have a lot of pain. Waiting on one more injection before my laproscopy next month"

• Cupcake
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 20, 2017

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "Been on this medication now for four and a half years with add back HRT. Slightly uncomfortable injection every four weeks (however the three month injection makes me ill) but considering the symptoms of stage 4 endo Zoladex is amazing. No periods, no pain and by taking HRT no menopause symptoms either. Have my life back "

• colin
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2023

Zoladex (goserelin) for Prostate Cancer "Early-stage prostate cancer. Now on the third session of the Zoladex implant. PSA rapidly reduced. No not sweats or mood swings. Definite muscle and energy loss despite regular visits to the gym to try and keep fit. Small price to pay."

• jennA...
• November 9, 2017

Zoladex (goserelin) for Prostate Cancer "This is a question for my Pop, he currently has cancer and is using Zoladex injections once a month, his Doctor has told him he needs a break from it for a while. Why would they suggest a break from treatment and also will the cancer spread and make him worse??? Please help, Thank you."

• SIs...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 7, 2019

Zoladex (goserelin) for Endometriosis "I love Zoladex, my GYN first tried this with me back in late September 2015. He started with the 30 day dose then moved me to the 90 day dose. I was thrilled with this medicine, the only issues were my libido was down (not good for a woman that just married 2014) , and I experienced extreme brain fog. I visited my GYN, told him that I did not want the Zoladex anymore because of the brain fog I experienced. He said that he wished I'd told him that, because he would have prescribed me estrogen. He said that the reason we experience the brain fog is because the medicine cuts off all the hormone estrogen to the brain. That all was needed was get 1% estrogen to the brain and brain fog should be eliminated. Well it worked like a charm, but I was scared to try it again. Nothing worked they made me bleed longer, which was not a good thing because I was anemic. My GYN and I discussed getting back on the Zoladex with Prempo (estrogen) from the start. I agreed and he put the Zoladex in."