A great deal has been written about the comparison between Lupron (leuprolide) and Firmagon (degarelix). Lupron as been the mainstay of treatment of relapsed and metastatic prostate cancer since its introduction in the early 2024 s. Firmagon (degarelix) was FDA approved in 2024. The prevailing consensus is that degarelix is the superior drug. This conclusion is [ ]
Camcevi (leuprolide mesylate), Firmagon (degarelix), Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension), Trelstar (triptorelin), and Zoladex (goserelin) are
Firmagon is much superior to Lupron. There have been studies to show that. But I won't harp on it. I will try to present a different angle. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer three years back, and my doctor started me on Firmagon monthly injections. My doctor said that Firmagon is a much superior antagonist compared to an agonist like Lupron.
Firmagon takes a more direct path to testosterone suppression than Lupron. Firmagon is an antagonist that immediately stops testosterone production, preventing a testosterone surge and eliminating the need for any additional therapies.
Firmagon (degarelix for injection), Orgovyx Note: Examples are Lupron (leuprolide for injection), Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate for depot.
Medications like leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron Depot), degarelix (Firmagon), and abiraterone (Zytiga) are all used for this purpose.
Leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron Depot, others). Goserelin (Zoladex). Triptorelin (Trelstar). LHRH antagonists include: Degarelix (Firmagon).
Firmagon is much more tolerable to me than Lupron. Its only the first shot(s) that are somewhat painfulbut not really more so the Lupron in
My doctor is looking to switch me from Lupron vs. Firmagon. I will have been on Lupron for 12 months since my prostate removal soon. I currently receive Lupron injections every 4 months. Lupron is causing nausea most days so doctor recommended Firmagon in a couple of months.
then vs than
accept vs expect
alright vs all right
its vs it's
there vs their
waist vs waste
your vs you're, you are