How Long Does Zoladex Take To Lower PSA Levels?

Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015

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Question : I have been prescribed Cassodex in combination with Zoladex with 3 month implant on the 11th of May. My PSA at the time was 8.6. How soon can I expect a drop in the PSA or how long does it take for the medication to show any results

Answered by Dr. Monish De (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Takes 4 weeks of time for the PSA level to drop

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Casodex contains bicalutamide

It generally takes 4 weeks of time for the PSA level to drop

1 month of time is required for the medication to show any result

Response rate is good and it is about 85%

Regards

DR DE

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj