Hi
my husband has finished chemo & radiotherapy and currently on relugolix for the next 2 years, he has been on it since July 25, he is currently suffering from hot flushes, terrible bone pain etc, he
s 61, his psa was 51 but currently 0.01 so really good news, our radiotherapist has prescribed him venlafaxine 75mg to help with sleeping. Has anyone been on this as the side effects are scaring hi he didn’t realise it was an anti depressant. He hasn’t started it yet . Just wanted some views on anyone else that’s been prescribed it. One of the common side effects is insomnia . Thankyou philippa
Hello Philippa (Terrified wife )
Thank you for your post - the PSA results are brilliant, however i can't help with the Venlafaxine.
I did however suffer from terrible hot flushes. Sage Tablets (Menoforce) sorted them out for me, and after a week on them I haven't had another one - and I am still on the sage 4 years on. They don't work for everyone and are a tad expensive.You should also check with his team before using them.
I hope the above helps and you get answers on the Venlafaxine.
Best wishes - Brian.
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