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Zytiga for Prostate Cancer User Reviews (Page 2)

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  • Ron...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • September 2, 2018

"I've been on Zytiga for 5 years now. It's working great for me."

10 / 10
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  • TON...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 27, 2018

"On Zytiga since 6/16. PSA dropped from 49 to 0.01. Only side effect is fatigue. Maybe at 91 I should expect fatigue."

10 / 10
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  • gla...
  • April 5, 2013

"PSA dropped from 7.46 to 0.34 in 30 days. Leg cramps occasional but no fun. Critical to take Zytiga/prednisone exactly as prescribed."

10 / 10
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  • gla...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 26, 2013

"One month later - PSA is 0.16! Sure, it's not a cure, but it's a nice respite from PSA anxiety. Liver tests all well."

10 / 10
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  • pro...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 22, 2015

"My PSA was going up, it was up to 381.2. When I was put on Zytiga, within a 2-month period, my PSA was down to 2.2. Some side effects included swollen legs, loose stools, and hot flashes."

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  • rol...
  • October 27, 2013

"PSA went from 19 to 9 in 3 weeks. No significant side effects so far."

10 / 10
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  • jji...
  • February 12, 2016

"My most noticeable symptom is all-night long sweating. Otherwise, no other symptoms (!). I'm 75, have had prostate cancer for 4 years, on Zytiga for two years."

9 / 10
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  • Dav...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 23, 2016

"Very satisfied with this drug. PSA dropped from 40 to 15 in 3 months. No side effects noticed."

9 / 10
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  • ant...
  • November 15, 2017

"Effectiveness lasted 8 months, side effects, unpleasant."

4 / 10
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  • Cur...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 8, 2018

"After taking 500 mg (2 per day) for 1 month, PSA dropped from 60.75 to 60.35 with no side effects except exhaustion and muscle fatigue."

5 / 10
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  • Chu...
  • November 30, 2018

"On 1 month, no side effects yet."

9 / 10
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  • Her...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 25, 2018

"No real side effects to speak of, although it hasn't seemed to make a difference, but it hasn't affected my PSA either, which continues to rise, just not as rapidly."

5 / 10
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  • Jim...
  • May 31, 2020

"Just started taking Zytiga and Prednisone today 5/30/2020, my prostate cancer spread on my bones, my PSA 13.6... in a month I will have lab work and doctor follow-up, we will see..."

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  • Mar...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 24, 2023

"My father died within two months of taking Zytiga for his prostate cancer. It caused him liver failure. Please do your research."

1 / 10
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  • Ste...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 26, 2023

"Been on Zytiga for close to a year. I really haven't had any side effects. And it's helped get my PSA level from 1543 to a 2."

10 / 10
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  • Geo...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 27, 2021

"Positive experience so far. I seem to have more energy and overall feel good on it."

9 / 10
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