What to know about Erleada (apalutamide) for Prostate Cancer

Erleada Copay Assistance comes in the form of various savings programs, which are often referred to as “Erleada HCP copay cards.” These patient assistance programs can be very difficult for patients to find, enroll, and keep an active status. QuickRx will be there to guide you through it all.
Although these programs are free, many people are not aware they exist. That is where QuickRx comes in. We have a highly-skilled team dedicated to helping make prescription copays affordable for all who qualify by facilitating access to these programs.

You’ll never have to worry about jumping through hoops or wasting hours ever again. Each copay assistance program has their own set of rules and regulations. This is the part of the process that has proven to be frustrating for many people seeking copay assistance.

However, with QuickRx your experience will be anything but difficult. Our dedicated team will work to make the Erleada Copay Card process as seamless as possible for you. In fact, your part of the process involves just a few short, easy steps to find out if you qualify for copay assistance. Fill out the form above this section and someone from our amazing pharmacy team will contact you within 1-2 business days.

Step 1:
Get started using one of these options;

• You can call us at (917) 830-2525 or toll-free at (800)-496-6111.
• You can also fill out our Contact Form and someone will call you back within 1-2 business days.

Step 2:
Fill out some easy forms

Step 3:
Submit a few pieces of documentation to our team.

That’s it! From there, our team will help you find out if you qualify. If you meet the qualification guidelines, our team will ensure that your discounts are automatically applied for you at the pharmacy, coordinate pickup or home delivery of your medications, and they’ll even continue to monitor your case! With QuickRx you will have peace of mind knowing that you will never have any surprise lapse in copay assistance benefits.

Common Side Effects (≥10%)
These occur in more than 1 in 10 people:

Fatigue

Joint pain (arthralgia)

Rash (often maculopapular; can be widespread)

Decreased appetite

Weight loss

Hot flashes

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Falls

Fractures (especially in older adults)

Diarrhea

Less Common Side Effects (1–10%)
These occur in 1 to 10 out of 100 patients:

Nausea

Constipation

Dizziness

Headache

Muscle pain or weakness

Swelling of hands, ankles, or feet (peripheral edema)

Insomnia or sleep disturbances

Cough

Anxiety

Depression

Increased cholesterol or triglyceride levels

Decreased hemoglobin (anemia)

Serious or Rare Side Effects (<1%)
These are rare but may be severe or life-threatening:

Seizures – Erleada can lower the seizure threshold, especially in patients with a history of seizures or brain injury.

Interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis – Uncommon but serious; presents as cough, fever, and shortness of breath.

QT prolongation – May affect heart rhythm and increase the risk of arrhythmias.

Hepatotoxicity – Elevated liver enzymes; liver function tests should be monitored.

Hypothyroidism – May require thyroid hormone replacement.

Skin reactions – Including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (extremely rare but severe).

Laboratory Abnormalities
Detected via blood tests, these are not always accompanied by symptoms:

Elevated liver enzymes (AST, ALT)

Increased blood creatinine

Decreased white blood cell count

Changes in lipid profile (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides)

Low red blood cell count

Side Effects Related to Hormone Suppression
Because Erleada is used with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), some side effects may overlap:

Sexual dysfunction or decreased libido

Gynecomastia (breast tissue enlargement)

Osteoporosis or bone thinning

When to Call a Doctor
Seek medical attention if you experience:

Seizures

Trouble breathing or unexplained cough

Severe rash or skin peeling

Symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts

Signs of a fracture or fall-related injury

Unusual fatigue or jaundice (yellowing of the skin/eyes)