Abiraterone and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Snu...
• February 23, 2018

For Prostate Cancer "Between Zytiga and hormone injections, the spread of my cancer has slowed right down to almost no growth at all. I do have a lot of side effects with it, especially chills, hot flashes, some joint pain, and weight gain. Overall, it's worked quite well."

• Woo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2020

For Prostate Cancer "Diagnosed 5 months ago with prostate cancer, Stage 4, with Gleason 10, bone Mets almost everywhere. Had radiation to save femur neck and hip involvement. 10 treatments with Lupron every 3 months and daily Zytiga and prednisone since diagnosis, I went from a PSA 60 to .01. All other numbers, thankfully, good as well. Side effects have been somewhat cumulative: manageable fatigue, muscle loss, and 14 lb weight gain around my waist. Through it all, I walk about 30-35 hilly extra miles per week and lift light to medium weights 2-3 days per week. 74 yrs old. Biggest challenge is maintaining muscle strength and combating malaise. Weight work is absolutely essential for me. I try hard to stay focused and not take a nap until the afternoon. Then a cup of tea and find a chore. Helps fight depression by accomplishing some little thing. All in all, Zytiga is a miracle drug for me."

• Chr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 17, 2019

For Prostate Cancer "I am 69. Was diagnosed with prostate cancer 10 months ago with PSA of 68%. I had the MRI, which showed that the cancer had metastasized. Oncologist recommended Zytiga, but where I live (Hong Kong), it costs about HK$30,000 per month. Can't afford that. A medical friend suggested I try India. I did a lot of research and asked friends in India for recommendations and found a supplier at a good price for the generic. I have been taking the generic (Abiraterone - 4x250 micrograms + 2 tabs of Prednisone per day) for the last six months. Within two months, my PSA was down to 9% and was still at that level three months ago. Side effects – hot flashes, night sweating, and weight gain. Urologist suggested Clonidine for the hot flashes – worked really well. I see my doctor again in three weeks' time. He is looking into Olaparib (also called Lynparza) and Ivermectin for me."

• Sue...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 12, 2020

For Prostate Cancer "My husband was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer nearly 2 years ago. It had spread to his pelvis and lower back. He is on hormone injection monthly, 500 mg Zytiga, and 5 mg prednisone daily. His PSA levels dropped from 48 to 0 since starting medication to date. Main side effects are hot flashes and weight gain, which really bothers him, but medication definitely working."