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Is A Less Expensive Generic Brand Of Firmagon Available?
Question: Is there a less expensive generic brand of firmagon?Are side effects heart related?
Brief Answer:
Only Brand in US
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. I am afraid firmagon is an only brand for degarelix in market approved by FDA and recommended by doctors in United states. Talk to your oncologist who prescribed and let them look out any alternative brand available for you. Last time i checked there wasn't any in US. Except for slight hypertension as a side effect none is related to heart. That too reported in very less patients. Hot flashes and injection site abscess and erythema is commonest.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Only Brand in US
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. I am afraid firmagon is an only brand for degarelix in market approved by FDA and recommended by doctors in United states. Talk to your oncologist who prescribed and let them look out any alternative brand available for you. Last time i checked there wasn't any in US. Except for slight hypertension as a side effect none is related to heart. That too reported in very less patients. Hot flashes and injection site abscess and erythema is commonest.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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