Has anyone taken Abiraterone? Does it help and what are your experiences?

This is such an important question about treatment options. Abiraterone is a medication that many in the prostate cancer community have experience with, and sharing those real-world experiences can be incredibly valuable for others considering this treatment. Hopefully some community members who have been on this medication will share their perspectives to help give you a fuller picture of what to expect.

I have been taking it for 6 months, along with Lupron after having had radiation 7 months ago. I was diagnosed as Stage 4a. So far, my PSA is undetectable. Hormone therapy sucks, but if it keeps me alive, then I'm all for it. The main side effects have been hot flashes, feeling cold, no libido, and fatigue. Many of the side effects may be due to the Lupron (I just had my second Lupron shot and all the side effects flared up after that.)