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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Zoladex, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 15.8% 15.8% 57.9% 10.5% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 5.3% 21.1% 68.4% 5.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 10.5% 73.7% 5.3% 10.5%
Breathing 15.8% 5.3% 63.2% 10.5% 5.3%
Confidence 21.1% 5.3% 68.4% 0% 5.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills 21.1% 15.8% 57.9% 5.3% 0%
Digestion 0% 10.5% 89.5% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 21.1% 15.8% 47.4% 10.5% 5.3%
Energy 30% 15% 20% 20% 15%
Eyesight 5.3% 10.5% 78.9% 5.3% 0%
Memory 21.1% 15.8% 47.4% 10.5% 5.3%
Mental Clarity 10.5% 21.1% 52.6% 5.3% 10.5%
Pain 10.5% 15.8% 63.2% 5.3% 5.3%
Patience 15.8% 5.3% 78.9% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 31.6% 10.5% 42.1% 5.3% 10.5%
Skin Complexion 0% 5% 80% 10% 5%
Sleep 25% 20% 30% 10% 15%
Stress Level 5.3% 10.5% 57.9% 21.1% 5.3%
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Commonly Reported Zoladex Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 88.2% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 50% 0% 25% 0% 25%
Anxiety 50% 37.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Appetite Loss 58.3% 16.7% 0% 8.3% 16.7%
Breathing Difficulties 58.3% 16.7% 8.3% 16.7% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 41.7% 0% 8.3% 8.3% 41.7%
Change in Weight 20% 0% 0% 40% 40%
Chills 50% 12.5% 12.5% 25% 0%
Cold Symptoms 62.5% 25% 12.5% 0% 0%
Confusion 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Depression 50% 16.7% 8.3% 16.7% 8.3%
Diarrhea 73.3% 13.3% 6.7% 6.7% 0%
Dizziness 57.9% 21.1% 5.3% 5.3% 10.5%
Drowsiness 50% 12.5% 25% 12.5% 0%
Energy Loss 25% 25% 0% 25% 25%
Fatigue 21.1% 10.5% 21.1% 36.8% 10.5%
Fever 89.5% 0% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 25% 25% 25% 25% 0%
Gas 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
Headache 50% 15% 15% 20% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 33.3% 16.7% 8.3% 16.7% 25%
Insomnia 50% 12.5% 12.5% 25% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 75% 0% 8.3% 16.7% 0%
Mood Swings 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 25% 0% 25% 18.8% 31.2%
Muscle Cramping 62.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Nausea 50% 18.8% 25% 0% 6.2%
Sensitivity to Light 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 46.7% 0% 13.3% 20% 20%
Skin Rash 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 75% 0% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 50% 25% 0% 25% 0%
Vomiting 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Zoladex Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anemia 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Bladder Problems / Incontinence 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Bleeding 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Brittle Nails 25% 25% 25% 0% 25%
Change in Sex Drive 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Constipation 50% 25% 0% 25% 0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 40% 20% 20% 20% 0%
Drowsiness 57.1% 14.3% 0% 28.6% 0%
General Discomfort 50% 0% 16.7% 25% 8.3%
Infection 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Muscle Fatigue 50% 0% 0% 25% 25%
Nerve Pain / Damage 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Pain 25% 25% 0% 25% 25%
Reduced Libido 50% 0% 0% 10% 40%
Respiratory Tract Infection 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Sores 91.7% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Zoladex
Since taking Zoladex Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 6.4%
Hospitalization 2.6%
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User Comments about Zoladex
17 May 2012 The side effects of Zoladex are so bad the drug should be banned. It gave me full blown diabetes &, memory loss both of which may not be reversible. I believe the only reason it was givem me was the very high cost $1200 the profit from which goes to the Doctor that subscribed it.
   —Posted by tony B
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21 Apr 2012 I am 81 years of age and was in very good health. I had IBRT and put on zoladex 10.8 injection. The third month was terrible I had heart problems, nausea, weakness. Impaired memory. I went to another doctor who said i should never have been given Zoladex at my age and told me not to take any more. I am trying to find out how long I will haveto wait for the side effects to wear off.
   —Posted by Antony81
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21 Apr 2012 I hope it's not too long for you Antony. Take care of yourself. .
   —Posted by Lara
14 Dec 2011 to soon to say
   —Posted by mike
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15 Jan 2012 My father is on Zoladex for prostate cancer. He seems to have developed little obsessive behaviours - like counting cigarettes, the money in his pocket and writing notes. And a slurping sound with his mouth. I also feel he is sinking into a deep depression and wonder if it's the Zoladex. I am taking him to the doc tomorrow. He never complains about anything so it's difficult to know. I was a nurse in the past though and see changes that are not simply age related. He's been like a dead man walking lately. As if the soul is dying in him. No idea if it's the zoladex - but am going to have it checked. Lara
   —Posted by Lara
25 Jul 2011 I am taking zoladex to keep my estrogen levels down, i had breast cancer a year ago. I hate the side effects its giving me, i cant function at work or home peoperly, i have terrible mood swings and depression, headaches plus many more, ive only had two injections so far i have them once a month. Im seriously thinking of stopping it and trying alternative method, i want my life and myself back...
   —Posted by Nat
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12 Apr 2011 seems to work for me
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