Dealing with night sweats

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Hi everyone. I've been on bicalutamide for ten days or so now and have been waking up in a bit of a sweat. Last night I had my first proper one, waking up with the bed sheet soaking wet. Not boding well. Can anyone help with lessening the impact with the stuff they take or do or is it something I'm just going to have to put up with whilst I'm on the hormones?  Can it get better over time for some people?  Thanks so much for any thoughts. 

Phil 

  • Hey Phil 

    Brian will recommend Sage tablets as I’ve seen in the forum him recommending . My OH has been lucky as has a few mainly after his Prostap injection for a few days .  

    don’t know if you’ve heard about cooling mats for beds . They are good also 

    hope the sweats reduce once your body gets used to the new meds 

    take care & hugs 

    Liz & OH xx

  • Thanks so much Liz. I really appreciate it. I will have a look at what you suggest. Yes, sage tea was something I think I saw. Phil 

  • You can also try evening primrose oil

  • Hello Phil  

    As  - I am on "Menoforce" sage tablets from Holland and Barrett (and Amazon) expensive and take a few days to kick in but they work for me.

    There are medical options if these don't work.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Cheers Brian. 

    Phil