Apalutamide and Weakness: What Users Say

• IP ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 11, 2021

For Prostate Cancer "77 years old, prostatectomy 16 years ago, PSA began doubling every month in 2017, Stage 4 PCa diagnosed, PSA surged to >50, began and still on Firmagon. After beginning Erleada at 4 pills with my evening meal, my PSA dropped roughly 80% every month thereafter. It's been"

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2022

For Prostate Cancer "Starting Erleada in Sept 2021, immediately experienced side effects, severe edema in both legs, slightly elevated glucose numbers, higher blood pressure, muscle weakness in both legs, rash, discoloration in my skin tone, and at times some dizziness. After speaking with oncology and primary physicians, both concluded it was Erleada. Other medications that I was on were adjusted, and with careful monitoring of my condition, several months later, PSA dropped to under zero, non-detectable levels, glucose and high blood pressure are now reading normal. Only side effects that persist are the fatigue and weakness in both legs. Weakness in muscles is slowly regaining strength, some slight water retention in the ankles and feet, and is being monitored by the primary physician. Overall, the medication addressed my PSA numbers and has accomplished and assisted in bringing down the numbers to under zero. Rough start, but my health numbers are good now."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2022

For Prostate Cancer "Starting Erleada in Sept 2021, immediately experienced side effects, severe edema in both legs, slightly elevated glucose numbers, higher blood pressure, muscle weakness in both legs, rash, discoloration in my skin tone, and at times some dizziness. After speaking with oncology and primary physicians, both concluded it was Erleada. Other medications that I was on were adjusted, and with careful monitoring of my condition, several months later, PSA dropped to under zero, non-detectable levels, glucose and high blood pressure are now reading normal. Only side effects that persist are the fatigue and weakness in both legs. Weakness in muscles is slowly regaining strength, some slight water retention in the ankles and feet, and is being monitored by the primary physician. Overall, the medication addressed my PSA numbers and has accomplished and assisted in bringing down the numbers to under zero. Rough start, but my health numbers are good now."

• big...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 28, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "Did help but side effects were terrible, such as falling and blurred vision. Fatigue and weakness were bad from the onset."

• Tho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "I have been on Erleada for almost 5 months. My PSA has been undetectable for 2.5 months. The side effects are very difficult, mainly the bone pain, hot flashes, loss of energy, I am weak and frail."