melenios (imported) wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:54 pm how long have you been taking androcur guys?

i talked with my doctor again & his is not willing to let me increase the dose at least at 50mg/day.he's also concerned that it will be dangerous if i keep taking androcur after six months, he told me about many problems

may appear in the future(even from the tests i presented to you he and 2 other doctors said there is not any problem with values like that) like cancer..

Is there a chance he's overeacting? (from the beggining he wasn't sure about all that)

Caution is always a wise concern with medicine. Nevertheless, yes, he is over-reacting.

Hi all, Its been 30 days now on androcur at 200 mg. a day. allot of changes seem to be happening just like the first time on it but seems like it happening a little faster than the last time. Im still getting hot flash's but not as bad as 5 days ago. Morning erections seem to be gone, I masturbated yesterday for the first time in 4 days ejaculation is getting more clear and not as much and it was very hard to maintain a erection while doing that it took me allmost a half hour to orgasm very tiring but did it. Thats about it for now.

Thanks

What about Meds. to combat the depression ? ( and I'm also guessing the Depression is what causes the weight gain they talk about ).

I have read it tweaks the Libido and that is one reasons it is used ( rape offenders ) .. There is a difference between it and Spiro. though some have reasoned higher does of spiro would be the same, how ture that is is hard to say. I liked the Androcur result,,but need to find a way to correct the side effects

There is a lot of other great info on chemical castration at this site but it does not specificaly cover cyproterone acetate.

http://www.prostate-cancer.org/educatio ... fects.html

Fatigue/Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

The main cause of fatigue for men on testosterone deprivation therapy probably comes from the loss of muscle mass and strength. As men loss muscle mass and strength, many also complain of excessive daytime sleepiness.

Prevention / Treatment Strategies

1.The most important strategy for men to prevent or reduce fatigue while on a TIP is a regular strength training program. As mentioned before, this strategy is best accomplished with the help of a qualified personal trainer.

2.The medication modafinil (Provigil®), which is FDA approved for the treatment of narcolepsy, sleep apnea and shift work sleep disorder, can be helpful for men with excessive fatigue and daytime sleepiness. Modafinil has few drug-to-drug interactions and is usually well tolerated, with the most frequent side effect being transient headaches. However, the use of modafinil has not been studied in men with prostate cancer on testosterone deprivation therapy.

3.Low doses (5-10 mg) of the stimulant methylphenidate (Ritalin®) taken in the morning can also be helpful for men with excessive fatigue and daytime sleepiness while on a TIP. Methylphenidate must be used with caution in patients with hypertension or a history of arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat).

Depression/ Low Energy

EnergyRitalin (methylphenidate) www.adhdinfo.com

Works by increasing the amount of dopamine in the brain. Quick, but short acting. May need to be used in conjunction with another antidepressant. Ritalin's fast stimulating effect can last long enough for the standard antidepressant to begin working (UCLA study). See also www.nida.nih.gov/

Changes in Metabolism, Body Composition, and Lipid Profiles

Some of the most troubling and often overlooked side effects in men with prostate cancer treated with a TIP are those that can negatively impact cardiovascular health. Studies of men on testosterone deprivation therapy show an increase in weight, body fat, serum levels of glucose and insulin, uric acid, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and the stiffness of arteries.

Prevention / Treatment Strategies

Prostate cancer patients who are on a TIP should regularly have their weight, blood pressure, lipid profile, homocysteine and C-reactive protein monitored. Patients in collaboration with their medical providers should thoroughly review the role and appropriateness of antioxidants, low dose aspirin, vitamin B-12, folic acid, fish oil, low glycemic index diets, and statin drugs. Screening for cardiovascular disease with an exercise stress test or a coronary artery calcification scan should be considered.

To be redundant to the previous post, YOU HAVE TO EXERCISE, every day. I know, its not always fun, but its what we have to do.

StacyBeaumont

Great info ,,thanks for posting