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Eligard and Pain: What Users Say

Pain: mentioned by 4 users (10.0%)

Based on user experiences from 40 Eligard reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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hot flashes 37.5%
mood swings 22.5%
fatigue 17.5%
depression 15.0%
night sweats 15.0%
weight gain 15.0%
bone pain 12.5%
sexual dysfunction 12.5%
insomnia 10.0%
pain 10.0%

Reviews for Eligard

  • Bar...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 2, 2020

For Prostate Cancer "Diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2019, had a 6-month Lupron shot in May followed by 45 radiation treatments ending in early September. Went on vacation and able to do 2-3 mile hikes over rough terrain with only a little fatigue. Went in for a second shot in early November and they changed me to Eligard. They said it was virtually the same product. Within 2 weeks, I developed intense pain in my hips that has not gone away. Can hardly walk to the mailbox any longer due to the pain. Dealing with mood swings, minor depression, trouble sleeping, and have gained 30 pounds. Due to go back next Wednesday for another 6-month Eligard shot. Not going to happen."

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  • Ste...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 29, 2021

For Prostate Cancer "My side effects from Eligard are extreme bone pain, joint pain, testicular pain, my penis shriveled up like I had jumped in ice water and stayed icy cold for several days, night sweats, night terrors, nightmares, and brain fog. I had a CV event 3 days after, wound up in the emergency room with extreme difficulty and pain urinating, especially at night. According to the manufacturer, this is supposed to be used for palliative care. Well, I guess they don't know the meaning of palliative care. I wish I had never started this treatment."

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  • Pat...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 7, 2022

For Prostate Cancer "This is an update... I posted last year (2021). I have now had 5 shots of 3 months of Eligard. I only have 3 left to complete the 2-year treatment. I had (have) Stage 3 prostate cancer, it spread to the lymph nodes, but no further (they think!). No surgery since it spread... I had my last (45th) radiation treatment 6/9/21. Back to the Eligard. I was about to stop (after 3) or slow down the injections due to the crappy side effects, but the oncologist talked me into continuing. I am counting the months until I am done. My biggest side effect is bad headaches for several weeks after each injection. Yes, I get the hot flashes, I'm dizzy... sleep sucks, joint pain.... and now my knees are very painful. My PSA did drop from the mid 20s to .06 (almost nothing). That's the good part, I guess. I'm just hoping I can tolerate it all. GOOD LUCK!"

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  • Bro...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 30, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "I can sure relate to all of these Eligard reviews. She 70, diagnosed about 20 months ago. I don't recall Gleason numbers, PSA was 5.7. I had 28 radiation treatments and started Eligard. Just had the 4th shot and last. Miserable side effects. Body aches, endless peeing, shrunken penis, heart flutter, left arm pain on occasion, massive hot flashes, light-headed. Good part? PSA at .0004."

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