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Side effects have also been reported with the HCG diet and include fatigue, irritability, restlessness, depression, fluid buildup (edema), and swelling of the breasts in boys and men (gynecomastia). Another serious concern is the risk of blood clots forming and blocking blood vessels (thromboembolism).
Firmagon (degarelix) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Side effects of Firmagon include pain and swelling at the injection site, hot flashes, and weight gain. The initial dose of Firmagon is 240 mg given as two subcutaneous injections of 120 mg each. Maintenance dose is a single 80 mg injection given every 28 days. Other drugs may interact with Firmagon.