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FIRMAGON® (degarelix for injection) – Top 10 Questions

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Get answers to the top 10 questions people are asking about FIRMAGON® and how it works.
1. What is FIRMAGON®?
2. How does FIRMAGON® work?
3. What's the difference between FIRMAGON® and other ADTs?
4. How fast does FIRMAGON® work?
5. How is FIRMAGON® given?
6. How should I take care of the injection site?
7. How often is FIRMAGON® given?
8. Why do doctors choose FIRMAGON®?
9. How quickly can I expect my PSA to drop with FIRMAGON®?
10. Is FIRMAGON® covered by Medicare?

INDICATION
FIRMAGON® (degarelix for injection) is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not take FIRMAGON if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in FIRMAGON. FIRMAGON can cause serious allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you get any of these symptoms:
– Trouble breathing or wheezing
– Severe itching
– Swelling of your face, lips, mouth, or tongue

• Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take FIRMAGON. FIRMAGON can harm an unborn baby when given to a pregnant woman.

• Before receiving FIRMAGON, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you have any heart problems including a condition called long QT syndrome, have problems with blood levels such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, have kidney or liver problems.

• The common side effects of FIRMAGON include: hot flashes, injection site pain, redness and swelling, weight gain, increase in some liver enzymes, decreased sex drive, and erectile function problems.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Full Prescribing Information: http://www.ferringusa.com/pi/FIRMAGON
For more information, visit http://www.FIRMAGON.com, and see the full Prescribing Information and Patient Information pages.

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