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Antiandrogens and GNRH agonists
These should not be taken sublingually.
| Brand Name(s) | Substance | Cost | Cost with Healthcare Coverage | Dosage | Safety | Form | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Androcur |
Cyproterone Acetate (CPA) is also referred to as cypro | 23.10€/50mg * 50 pills
21.1-33.7€/year |
? | 12.5mg/2 days- 10mg/day
Larger doses shouldn't be administered |
C | Pill tablet | Progestin (Steroidal antiandrogen)
Stops testosterone production. |
The max recommended dosage is 10mg/day . Monitoring of prolactin levels is recommended through blood testing.
Many doctors give overdoses of 50 mg/day. Cyproterone is a strong anti-androgen and testosterone suppression is possible with lower doses. A change of doctor is recommended. |
