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Urgent. Oncologist Or Endocrinologist Specialist. I Have Severe Side Effects
Question: Urgent. Oncologist or endocrinologist specialist. I have severe side effects after taking firmagon or degarelix 240mg starter dose yesterday. Severe headache, body ache, I can't walk or getup, fever, chills, weakness, fatigue and malaise. I tool aspirin but no effect. What else can I do urgently now. I m diabetic too. Male 37 yrs old.
Brief Answer:
The symptoms does not seem to be related to medications side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms do not seem to be related to side effects of Firmagon or Degarelix.
These medications do not cause fever or chills as a side effect.
The symptoms are more likely to be related to the presence of an infection.
I suggest to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.
Meanwhile, I suggest to rest and use anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
The symptoms does not seem to be related to medications side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms do not seem to be related to side effects of Firmagon or Degarelix.
These medications do not cause fever or chills as a side effect.
The symptoms are more likely to be related to the presence of an infection.
I suggest to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.
Meanwhile, I suggest to rest and use anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
But I read these are all side effects of firmagon. I don't agree with you. Sorry.
Brief Answer:
Frimagon can cause hot flashes,it does not raise the body temperature.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Firmagon may cause hot flashes as a side effect but it does not raise the body temperature.
Fever and chills indicate raised body temperature.
These symptoms are not related to the use of Firmagon in my opinion.
Hope it helps dear,
take care.
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi.
Frimagon can cause hot flashes,it does not raise the body temperature.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Firmagon may cause hot flashes as a side effect but it does not raise the body temperature.
Fever and chills indicate raised body temperature.
These symptoms are not related to the use of Firmagon in my opinion.
Hope it helps dear,
take care.
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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