Zoladex causing Flu-Like symptoms?

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Sidalee
Sidalee Member Posts: 126
edited January 2019 in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

Has anyone experienced this? It could be a coincidence, but last month I came down with a bad cold the day after my Zoladex injection. I ended up with a sinus infection and cough that I was given a z-pack for. I had my third Zoladex injection on Christmas Eve and then last night...sick again. Headache, bodyaches, stuffy/runny nose, etc. It's like groundhog day.

My daughter was sick last week so it is entirely possible that I just picked up something else, but it does seem a little suspicious. I guess if it happens again after next month's shot I will know for sure. Here I was feeling pretty good about this whole hormone suppression routine.

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  • bella2013
    bella2013 Member Posts: 489
    edited December 2018

    Sidalee, I have not taken Zoladex but I have a friend who has been Stage IV for 16 years. Major side effect...flu like symptoms the first few days following the injection.

    Hope you will feel better

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  • Sidalee
    Sidalee Member Posts: 126
    edited December 2018

    Thanks for your response bella2013, I am definitely going to talk to my MO about alternatives to Zoladex :(

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  • TessaW
    TessaW Member Posts: 231
    edited January 2019

    I get two 3.6 injections per month. I always after about 5 minutes get weak and nauseous and dizzy. Then I feel like crap for the next few days. It's never changed. Been doing it for years.

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  • Sidalee
    Sidalee Member Posts: 126
    edited January 2019

    Hi Tessa, sorry to hear that you have been dealing with those side effects for so long! My MO decided to switch me to Lupron this month--had that shot for the first time on Tuesday and so far so good, no reaction. Is there any chance that you could try Lupron instead?

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  • Totallytubular
    Totallytubular Member Posts: 62
    edited January 2019

    Hello Sidalee,


    I've had my first zoladex injection last Thursday and have felt flu-like symptoms for the last 4 days. feels not great.

    what we do to keep the cancer at bay and bones strong.

    I hope this passes quickly.


    Best of luck to you.


    Mary

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