Androcur withdrawal effects

[Aquamarin (imported)]

Has anyone experience with Androcur withdrawal effects. Due to heavy side effects I would like to stop my Androcur regimen after three weeks of 150 mg. After that short period of time and that dosage adrenal glands should not be affected to much. Do I risk adrenal insufficiency?

Has anyone made bad experience by a full stop with Androcur?

Really appreciate all kind of advice!!

Being on low T really sucks !!

Greetings A.

[Danya (imported)]

Hi,

I'd recommend erring on the side of caution. I'm sure some would say it's OK to immediately halt taking Androcur. I've taken it several times, but only for 3 - 4 days at a time and I was concerned about suddenly stopping. I tapered off fairly quickly but I hadn't been on it for weeks.

I've taken the steroid prednisone for asthma attacks. Although I'm only on it for about 9 days at a time, the dosage is gradually reduced to prevent adrenal insufficieny. This may be apples and oranges, but the adrenal glands are affected in both cases.

Take care,

Todd

[bobbie (imported)]

I have heard of many guys that had to stop androcur all at once. Many run out of the drug before the next shipment comes in. Do not recall hearing of any real problems other then the hormones will start up again.

It would be recommended to reduce the dose and stay on it for a short time.

[Eunuken (imported)]

When I was on Androcur, My supply was cut off by the US Customs service, I had to stop and went on Spironolactone, but found the my nipples were becoming very sore. I then decided that it was not worth it.

But for me just stopping the Androcur didn't cause me any ill effects.

Ken

[confuzed (imported)]

I have been looking around on the Internet, and I can't find any where that links Androcur and withdrawals, there is only that link a I give you before that really goes on about it, and thats on general anti androgens.

I will be coming off Androcur later this month and will just take 50mg per day for the last week or so

Please don't take my word for it coz I'm not a doctor, but from what can gather, there isn't a major thing with withdrawals, or I believe it would be more documented.

If anyone knows or thinks any different plz let us know

I'm sorry to hear its gone bad for you, and I hope you get sorted.

Confuzed

[Aquamarin (imported)]

Thank you for your support and advice.

What I'm going through is not funny. I'm just experiencing the full package of side effects:

Tired and without energy during the day, restless and with heart beat attacks, depressions and panic attacks during the night. And it gets worse. It seems to become a permanent status. I evaluate to see a doctor due to the high blood pressure and the tachycardia (heart beat attacks).

The libido does not interest me any more as you will understand. I'm now on 50mg (2x25mg/day) but I tend to stop the next days. How long will it take until the testosterone level comes up again and side effects lower down? I mean a first step of recovery, I know that it takes app. 2 months to fully recover.

As always I'm very thankfull for all advice.

Best wishes, A.

[mrt (imported)]

Thank you for your support and advice.

What I'm going through is not funny. I'm just experiencing the full package of side effects:

Tired and without energy during the day, restless and with heart beat attacks, depressions and panic attacks during the night. And it gets worse. It seems to become a permanent status. I evaluate to see a doctor due to the high blood pressure and the tachycardia (heart beat attacks).

The libido does not interest me any more as you will understand. I'm now on 50mg (2x25mg/day) but I tend to stop the next days. How long will it take until the testosterone level comes up again and side effects lower down? I mean a first step of recovery, I know that it takes app. 2 months to fully recover.

As always I'm very thankfull for all advice.

Best wishes, A.

Getting testicle production going again takes longer if you've been on it for a while from what I've read. but in the short time you've been on it I don't think it will be too long. Other then heart issues its sounds like classic hypogonadism to me (Low Testosterone)

[hkeunuch (imported)]

I stepped down my dosage when I tried to get off Androcur after about 10 months. Each step was a reduction of 50 mg for a period of 1 week. There was no withdrawal for me.

Despite what every said not having withdrawal symptoms, the package did say to step down slowly. I assume the manufacturer has some reason for that instruction. Unless it is absolutely necessary, I won't go against it without any attending physicians.

I have read somewhere that it takes about the same amount of time for the full Androcur effects to kick in, as it would after stopping Androcur for the full testosterone effects to resume fully.

As for myself, the period of recovery was much shorter. After my 10-month stint on Androcur, it took me about 2 months to be completely back to normal. But the weight gain stayed.

[Eunuchist (imported)]

Since Cyproterone Acetate is a steroid (with progestational and glucocortic properties), like most of the steroids, there may or may not be acute withdrawal effects, depending on the person. Some people may also be "allergic" to the drug itself.

Check out the section on withdrawal effects of Androcur (Cyproterone Acetate) on Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyproteron ... al_effects

Interestingly, one of the listed side effects of acute withdrawal of Androcur is adrenal hyperandrogenism (excessive production of adrenal testosterone), wich may lead to even higher total t level vs. before treatment.

[Aquamarin (imported)]

Hi,

just returned from the hospital. The ambulance had to pick me up at 2:00 am two days ago.

I could not stand the pressure of the heart beat attacks combined with fear and depression any more. The diagnosis was: "hyertone crisis". I had a blood pressure of 170/110. May you all be untroubled by anything like that.

A lot of examinations were done. The facts: Liver is OK, cardio is OK, all serum factors (incl. liver) are OK! Blood pressure is to high of course. I was prescribed a beta-blocker and received some tranquilizers. What a recreation!! I did not dare to mention the Androcur regimen. The chance to pay for the whole treatment myself due to a drug abuse (self administered) seemed to be high to me. OK, now I know that the basic functions are OK.

Consequently all trouble is due to the low testosterone level. That means chem. castration is no longer an alternative for me. Overwise I would become a suicide candidate some time!!

To avoid serious adrenal insufficiency I maintain a base dose of 50 mg's for the next two weeks and then quit.

Puuhhhh!!! I hope I wake up some time and everything was a bad dream.

A.