Zoladex 10.8

Hi Stan,

Look under 'SKIN' at 6.3 of Astra Zeneca's site for possible side effects of Zoladex :- WHOLE BODY – Abdominal pain, Back pain, Flu syndrome, Headache, Sepsis, Aggravation reaction
CARDIOVASCULAR – Angina pectoris, Cerebral ischemia, Cerebrovascular accident, Heart failure,
Pulmonary embolus, Varicose veins
DIGESTIVE – Diarrhea, Hematemesis
ENDOCRINE – Diabetes mellitus
HEMATOLOGIC – Anemia
METABOLIC – Peripheral edema
NERVOUS SYSTEM – Dizziness, Paresthesia, Urinary retention
RESPIRATORY – Cough increased, Dyspnea, Pneumonia
SKIN – Herpes simplex, Pruritus
UROGENITAL – Bladder neoplasm, Breast pain, Hematuria, Impotence, Urinary frequency, Urinary
incontinence, Urinary tract disorder, Urinary tract infection, Urination impaired
The following adverse events not already listed above were reported in patients receiving ZOLADEX 3.6 mg
in other clinical trials. Inclusion does not necessarily represent a causal relationship to ZOLADEX 10.8 mg.
WHOLE BODY: Allergic reaction, Chills, Fever, Infection, Injection site reaction, Lethargy, Malaise
CARDIOVASCULAR: Arrhythmia, Chest pain, Hemorrhage, Hypertension, Migraine, Myocardial infarction,
Palpitations, Peripheral vascular disorder, Tachycardia
DIGESTIVE: Anorexia, Constipation, Dry mouth, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Increased appetite, Nausea, Ulcer,
Vomiting
HEMATOLOGIC: Ecchymosis
METABOLIC: Edema, Gout, Hyperglycemia, Weight increase
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Arthralgia, Hypertonia, Joint disorder, Leg cramps, Myalgia, Osteoporosis
NERVOUS SYSTEM: Anxiety, Depression, Emotional lability, Headache, Insomnia, Nervousness,
Somnolence, Thinking abnormal
RESPIRATORY: Bronchitis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Epistaxis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Upper
respiratory infection, Voice alterations
SKIN: Acne, Alopecia, Dry skin, Hair disorders, Rash, Seborrhea, Skin discoloration, Sweating
SPECIAL SENSES: Amblyopia, Dry eyes
UROGENITAL: Breast tenderness, Decreased erections, Renal insufficiency, Sexual dysfunction, Urinary
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Hi Stan,

Me too.  I suffered red patches on my legs.  I think it's just something you have to live with if you're on Zoladex. 

I had a heart attack during my time on HT.  That's worse.  I don't think I can really put the blame on Zoladex but it probably didn't help the situation.

Good luck with your treatment.

Steve

Strange how Zoladex has differing side effects on men. I think rash is not very common. Certainly, I didn't experience it, although I did have some of the other usual SE over 8 months but also put on weight despite still playing short tennis twice a week.

I wonder if others who suffer rashes and spots also apply Elocon which contains 0.1% cortico steroids , prescribed by my doctor. Is applying Elocon necessary? Any other treatment, hopefully without steroids?

One other person in this group suggested just living with the rashes. But will they damage the skin and collagen? At 79 now, the skin is thin and wrinkly enough without further aggravation.

Would appreciate hearing other persons' experience with such rashes and treatment, if any.