Firmagon User Reviews & Ratings
Firmagon has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 10 reviews on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
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Prostate Cancer | 10 reviews for Prostate Cancer | 59 medications |
Reviews for Firmagon
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- November 13, 2013
For Prostate Cancer "I was diagnosed with prostate cancer 10 years ago and had surgery. Because I still had PSA activity, I was put on Lupron. My PSA decreased to below 1.0, and I voluntarily ceased the Lupron injections. Earlier this year, tests showed my PSA was greatly elevated. I started with a new doctor who put me on Firmagon. My PSA dropped from 3200 three months ago to 29! There have been no significant side effects other than those similar to the Lupron use."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 1, 2015
For Prostate Cancer "Started with PSA of 30. After three months on Firmagon, the PSA was below one. This stuff really works! I had all the usual side effects: lethargy, hot and cold spells, and especially injection site pain. The injection site became red, hot, puffy, and hurts quite badly for a few days after. And you have to get the injection every 28 days. But it really does hammer down the PSA."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 22, 2015
For Prostate Cancer "Been taking it for about 4 months, lower back pain gone, heat and cold flashes, testicles shrinking, no sex drive, weight gain. My PSA number was 212 and last checked was 9, so it's working. I have stage 4 where it has gone to my bones. Now I am also using marijuana to see if it helps cancer. We shall see."
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- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 28, 2019
For Prostate Cancer "Diagnosed with prostate cancer at 68 years old and now I am 71 and a half years old. PSA when diagnosed was 8.5 and 3 bone metastases in the pelvis. Started Firmagon every 28 days and Exgiva every 28 days. My PSA dropped to 1.1 and has stayed there now for 3 years and 7 months."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 24, 2020
For Prostate Cancer "Diagnosed with oligometastatic prostate cancer with one lymph node and two bone mets in early Jan 2010. Had 240 mg degarelix. After 26 days, results show PSA down to 0.707 from 13.6 and testosterone down to 4.1. Very mild side effect so far. Had my first 80 mg degarelix on 24 Feb 2020."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 6, 2020
For Prostate Cancer "Had my 1st injection one month ago. My PSA dropped from 10 to 4. I'm going for the 2nd injection today. Injections in the abdomen hurt for a few days, only side effect so far: tiredness, weakness. Have recurring cancer following brachytherapy."
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 1, 2023
For Prostate Cancer "Started with Lupron Depot every 3 months, but had severe dizziness and fatigue. Switched to Firmagon and felt much better. In both cases. No testosterone means no erection, fatigue, lack of enthusiasm, and weight gain. After one year, I got tired of the pain from shots. Switched to Orgovolyx + Xtandi and felt better."
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- February 4, 2017
For Prostate Cancer "Side effects: hot flushes of short duration, some tiredness. PSA dropped from 38.0 to below 1.0 after 6 weeks from the start of treatment."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 19, 2025
For Prostate Cancer "So 159 in July 24, 57 after 1st 240 mg dose (Nov 24), 18 after 2nd dose (Dec 24), 1 after 3rd dose (Jan 25)... I came here to see what else was out there, I think I'm good with this!"
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For Prostate Cancer "After biopsy revealed it was time to consider Hormone Therapy. I was started on Lupron. I came back in for a three-month check, and my PSA had not changed that much, and my Testosterone was still high. I did not want to add another pill to my 'diet,' so the Urologist tried 3 months of Firmagon. Wow! PSA down huge, and the doctor says I'm completely Test-Suppressed."