Hello everyone,
I have been on Decapeptyl 22.5 with six monthly injections for three years and in the last few months I have been getting bowel problems. I had a severe blockage about three or four months again and another blockage about three weeks ago. By ‘blockage’, I mean the body itself actively trying to move the stool but unable to do so. A very distressing experience.
I went to GP who only gave diet advice. I mentioned having cancer but he didn’t seem to see that as an issue (and hopefully that is indeed the case).
Anyway, I just wondered if anyone else had had any issues with constipation or blockages?
Hope everyone is keeping well.
Kind regards,
Nor
Hello Nor6
I've been on Decapeptyl 6 monthly injections for almost 4 years now and to be honest I am very regular. (My Metformin for type 2 diabetes also helps with this).
It's possible your GP isn't up to speed with prostate cancer medication, however I have had a look at the PIL (Patient Information Leaflet) and it lists constipation one of the RARE side effects and suggests you contact your oncology team who should be able to help.
Give them a call and please do let us know how you get on.
Best wishes - Brian.
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