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Zoladex	5.25	4.16	7.31	4
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Zoladex, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	15.8%	15.8%	57.9%	10.5%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	5.3%	21.1%	68.4%	5.3%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	10.5%	73.7%	5.3%	10.5%
Breathing	15.8%	5.3%	63.2%	10.5%	5.3%
Confidence	21.1%	5.3%	68.4%	0%	5.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills	21.1%	15.8%	57.9%	5.3%	0%
Digestion	0%	10.5%	89.5%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	21.1%	15.8%	47.4%	10.5%	5.3%
Energy	30%	15%	20%	20%	15%
Eyesight	5.3%	10.5%	78.9%	5.3%	0%
Memory	21.1%	15.8%	47.4%	10.5%	5.3%
Mental Clarity	10.5%	21.1%	52.6%	5.3%	10.5%
Pain	10.5%	15.8%	63.2%	5.3%	5.3%
Patience	15.8%	5.3%	78.9%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	31.6%	10.5%	42.1%	5.3%	10.5%
Skin Complexion	0%	5%	80%	10%	5%
Sleep	25%	20%	30%	10%	15%
Stress Level	5.3%	10.5%	57.9%	21.1%	5.3%

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Commonly Reported Zoladex Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	88.2%	5.9%	5.9%	0%	0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss	50%	0%	25%	0%	25%
Anxiety	50%	37.5%	0%	12.5%	0%
Appetite Loss	58.3%	16.7%	0%	8.3%	16.7%
Breathing Difficulties	58.3%	16.7%	8.3%	16.7%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	41.7%	0%	8.3%	8.3%	41.7%
Change in Weight	20%	0%	0%	40%	40%
Chills	50%	12.5%	12.5%	25%	0%
Cold Symptoms	62.5%	25%	12.5%	0%	0%
Confusion	75%	12.5%	12.5%	0%	0%
Depression	50%	16.7%	8.3%	16.7%	8.3%
Diarrhea	73.3%	13.3%	6.7%	6.7%	0%
Dizziness	57.9%	21.1%	5.3%	5.3%	10.5%
Drowsiness	50%	12.5%	25%	12.5%	0%
Energy Loss	25%	25%	0%	25%	25%
Fatigue	21.1%	10.5%	21.1%	36.8%	10.5%
Fever	89.5%	0%	5.3%	5.3%	0%
Flu-Like Symptoms	25%	25%	25%	25%	0%
Gas	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Headache	50%	15%	15%	20%	0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing	33.3%	16.7%	8.3%	16.7%	25%
Insomnia	50%	12.5%	12.5%	25%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	75%	0%	8.3%	16.7%	0%
Mood Swings	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	25%	0%	25%	18.8%	31.2%
Muscle Cramping	62.5%	12.5%	12.5%	12.5%	0%
Nausea	50%	18.8%	25%	0%	6.2%
Sensitivity to Light	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	46.7%	0%	13.3%	20%	20%
Skin Rash	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	75%	0%	12.5%	12.5%	0%
Suicidal Tendencies	50%	25%	0%	25%	0%
Vomiting	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Zoladex Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anemia	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Bladder Problems / Incontinence	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Bleeding	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Brittle Nails	25%	25%	25%	0%	25%
Change in Sex Drive	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Constipation	50%	25%	0%	25%	0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	40%	20%	20%	20%	0%
Drowsiness	57.1%	14.3%	0%	28.6%	0%
General Discomfort	50%	0%	16.7%	25%	8.3%
Infection	87.5%	6.2%	6.2%	0%	0%
Muscle Fatigue	50%	0%	0%	25%	25%
Nerve Pain / Damage	75%	0%	0%	0%	25%
Pain	25%	25%	0%	25%	25%
Reduced Libido	50%	0%	0%	10%	40%
Respiratory Tract Infection	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Sores	91.7%	0%	8.3%	0%	0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Vomiting	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Zoladex

Since taking Zoladex Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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User Comments about Zoladex

17 May 2012

The side effects of Zoladex are so bad the drug should be banned. It gave me full blown diabetes &, memory loss both of which may not be reversible. I believe the only reason it was givem me was the very high cost $1200 the profit from which goes to the Doctor that subscribed it.

—Posted by tony B

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21 Apr 2012

I am 81 years of age and was in very good health. I had IBRT and put on zoladex 10.8 injection. The third month was terrible I had heart problems, nausea, weakness. Impaired memory. I went to another doctor who said i should never have been given Zoladex at my age and told me not to take any more. I am trying to find out how long I will haveto wait for the side effects to wear off.

—Posted by Antony81

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21 Apr 2012

I hope it's not too long for you Antony. Take care of yourself. .

—Posted by Lara

14 Dec 2011

to soon to say

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15 Jan 2012

My father is on Zoladex for prostate cancer. He seems to have developed little obsessive behaviours - like counting cigarettes, the money in his pocket and writing notes. And a slurping sound with his mouth. I also feel he is sinking into a deep depression and wonder if it's the Zoladex. I am taking him to the doc tomorrow. He never complains about anything so it's difficult to know. I was a nurse in the past though and see changes that are not simply age related. He's been like a dead man walking lately. As if the soul is dying in him. No idea if it's the zoladex - but am going to have it checked. Lara

—Posted by Lara

25 Jul 2011

I am taking zoladex to keep my estrogen levels down, i had breast cancer a year ago. I hate the side effects its giving me, i cant function at work or home peoperly, i have terrible mood swings and depression, headaches plus many more, ive only had two injections so far i have them once a month. Im seriously thinking of stopping it and trying alternative method, i want my life and myself back...

—Posted by Nat

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