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Zoladex side effects after 19 monthly injections-depression?
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Zoladex side effects after 19 monthly injections-depression?
by dlarson, Aug 12, 2006 12:00AM
7 year cancer survivor, 52 years old. Had mastectomy and radiation and dealt with many side effects. Cancer returned after 5 years. Patient then given monthly injection of zoladex and arimadex tablet daily. Has had 19 injections. She has been a source of hope and inspiration to others throughout entire time. The past 4 months has had severe depression and lost of hope. Wondering if medications should be changed. Although
the cancer may be under control,is depression a side effect? Drs. refuse to change medication. She cannot be given anti depressants according to Drs. as they cause problems with body chemistry. Information and help is needed. Thank you
the cancer may be under control,is depression a side effect? Drs. refuse to change medication. She cannot be given anti depressants according to Drs. as they cause problems with body chemistry. Information and help is needed. Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Aug 14, 2006 12:00AM
Dear dlarson: It is not uncommon for patients to sometimes become depressed during therapy. This can be related to many things, including the disease, some medications and just the situation in general. There are some antidepressant medications that can interfere with some treatments. However, there are also medications that could be given if the patient is clinically depressed. If she is depressed, she might benefit from seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist who has experience in dealing with these issues.
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