currently on androcur and thinking about stopping how long will it take to leave

[elektrikkiss]

hey everyone. i  started taking androcur since sept 12 ive lost a lot of my libido and ive also noticed that i consistently suffer from nightsweats. they are ridiculosly bad im talking clothes and sheets soaked. and its making me feel miserable. how long will it take for the androcur to completely leave my body? so i cant stop having these dreadful hot flashes.

[Dena]

Welcome to Susan's Place. Androcur stops your  testosterone production and when it does, you get the same symptoms as a woman gong through menopause. Without estrogen, it would take your body 1-2 years before it adjusted to the lack of testosterone. If you discontinue the medication, it might take a few weeks for your testosterone production to resume and when it does, the hot flashes will go away but your dysphoria will return. If you are scheduled to start estrogen, that will also stop the hot flashes. I would suggest you discuss this with your doctor before changing your medication as your doctor might start you on estrogen sooner if that is your goal.

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[kelly_aus]

Yep, Dena mostly has it.. When you start HRT you essentially trigger menopause/andropause and can suffer the side effects of both. This is fairly normal, it's a sign things are working as expected.

Estrgoen will help with this, but it takes time for E to build to useful levels. I found the first 6-8 weeks were rough, night sweats, hot flashes etc, but after that I had no further issues.

[SailorMars1994]

I think this thursday I will be picking up my first androcur as the t-blocker I am on is not carried by new pharmisit. Oh what fun!

I am unsure how to relate. When I first started HRT in 2015 I do not recall any side-effects, however in fairness mt t-blocker in 2015 wasnt that effective as it turned out. In Feb 2016  I got my E doasged bumped up and got onto a new t-blocker that actually worked. I recall for a few days I got dizzy spells through time to time, so much so I thought I could faint. I think I was worried it could be an onset to diabetes xD. Anyways that all I recall, that and after HRT adjustment I slept like a log . YMMV so consult with your dr first!

[ConfusedSarah]

I recently came off androcur for various reasons, it took a couple months of tapered doses and then a month thereafter to restoremy  original hormonal level. I would stick with it for a bit longer and see how you go. Going back to orginial hormones levels drove me spare and I recently recommenced at a lower dose looking to increase to a dose to comfortable level.

[sid104]

i stopped after month and got stomach ulcer problems..ask your doctor first

[KayXo]

On any T-blocker, you should NOT get these night sweats or any menopausal symptoms if your estrogen dose is high enough. If you are, you need to contact your doctor ASAP to have your E bumped up or anti-androgen reduced to feel well and normal again. Going through this is absolutely not necessary and can be remedied if the right doses and amounts are prescribed.

Dizziness can be a symptom associated with the use of spironolactone due to a decrease in sodium levels and blood pressure. Solution: ramp up water and salt intake OR adjust dose with doctor.