TRELSTAR - I’m Interested in Using TRELSTAR

I’m Interested in Using TRELSTAR
You may have already discussed with your doctor the various treatment options available for your prostate cancer. TRELSTAR is one option available to you.

TRELSTAR is a type of prescription drug known as an LHRH agonist, used for the management of advanced prostate cancer. It is administered by injection (a shot) in your doctor’s office by a doctor or nurse. TRELSTAR is injected into the muscle of your buttocks. You have two different formulations to choose from with TRELSTAR. TRELSTAR Depot (3.75 mg) is given as an intramuscular injection once every 4 weeks. TRELSTAR LA (11.25 mg) is given as an intramuscular injection once every 12 weeks. Your doctor will work with you in determining the type of formulation that is right for you.

It is important that you learn as much as you can and work with your doctor to best manage your prostate cancer care. If you and your doctor determine that TRELSTAR is a treatment option for you at this time, there are a number of valuable sections in this site that will help you understand your condition and what to expect.

It may comfort you to know that you are not alone. As of 2008 it is estimated that over 2 million American men are living with prostate cancer.4 There are many support groups and resources available that can assist you.

Your healthcare provider is your best source for information and care. Work with your doctor in developing or maintaining a treatment program that is right for you.

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Indications and Usage

TRELSTAR^® Depot and TRELSTAR^® LA are indicated in the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. TRELSTAR Depot and TRELSTAR LA offer an alternative treatment for prostate cancer when orchiectomy or estrogen administration are either not indicated or unacceptable to the patient.

Safety Information

After your first injection of TRELSTAR, you might feel a temporary increase in your cancer symptoms, such as pain in your bones. This is because the amount of testosterone in your bloodstream actually goes up for a short period after the injection. If your symptoms increase later than the first week or two following an injection, tell your doctor. The most common side effects that patients taking TRELSTAR have are actually the effect of lowering testosterone levels. The most common effect of lowering testosterone is hot flushes or flashes. These are like the hot flashes women have around the time of menopause. Other side effects include bone pain, impotence (sexual side effect), headache, leg pain, and swelling in the legs. Women who are or may become pregnant and those who are allergic to this type of drug should not take TRELSTAR. For more information on these and other side effects, please talk to your doctor.