Zoladex Uses & Indications:
Zoladex treats prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. It is also used to treat various endocrine and uterine disorders, for example, Endometriosis. Zoladex reduces Estrogen levels in women and helps to thin the uterus lining.
Zoladex Side Effects:
Common Zoladex side effects include: Hot flashes, dizziness, headache, increased sweating, decreased sexual interest/ability, trouble sleeping, nausea, change in breast size, hair loss, or mental/mood changes including depression and hallucinations) or vaginal dryness. Some people feel pain, bruising, bleeding, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
Serious Zoladex side effects that require medical attention include: Vaginal burning/pain (in women), pain during sex (in women), breast pain/tenderness, new/worsening bone pain, new broken bone, burning feeling in feet/toes, swelling of the ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, change in the amount of urine, stomach/abdominal pain or swelling or shortness of breath. In rare cases your blood sugar levels might rise. Signs of this happening include increased thirst and urination.
If you experience a fast/irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting, chest/jaw/left arm pain, trouble breathing, confusion, vision changes, slurred speech or weakness on one side of the body get urgent physician care.
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