Question 1

lupron (leuprolide) withdrawal symptoms for male?

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Not aware of any: Generally, stopping Lupron (leuprolide) just allows the whole hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis to start getting back to normal, with gradual increases in both testosterone and estrogen as the Lupron (leuprolide) wears off.  In some people who have been on multiple courses of lupron, (leuprolide) or have been on it for a long time, there may not be recovery, and the low testosterone and estrogen may be permanent.

Question 2

lupron (leuprolide) shot and side effects?

Accepted Answer

Hot Flashes: By far, the most common side effect is hot flashes, because Lupron (leuprolide) causes a temporary menopause. Poor sleep resulting in emotional side effects or head ache are also common. A serious effect from long-term Lupron (leuprolide) is osteoporosis. Many of these side effects are reduced or eliminated with extra "add-back" hormones. 
Some women have no side effects at all.

Question 3

what are the side effects of lupron (leuprolide)?

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Headaches: Headaches and hot flashes are the most common side effects of Lupron (leuprolide) when used short term.

Question 4

what are the effects  of depot lupron (leuprolide)?

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Few: Low estrogen causes hot flashes, dry vagina, and osteoporosis (week bones).
Local reaction at the injection site.
Some of the effects of low estrogen can be minimized by estrogen add back therapy (taking very small amount of estrogen).

Question 5

can the side effects of lupron (leuprolide) be reversed?

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Yes: If you are currently on lupron, (leuprolide) there are commonly side effects such as hot flashes.  These can easily be treated with supplemental hormones.  The most commonly used hormone is progesterone.  Many physicians will start with norethindrone, 5mg per day.  Good luck!

Question 6

what are lupron (leuprolide) side effects with existing conditions?

Accepted Answer

Unclear?: I'm not certain what you are asking, but side effects 'with' conditions would be the same as 'without' conditions: mainly hot flashes, vaginal dryness, eventual bone loss.

Question 7

how long do the side effects of lupron (leuprolide) typically last?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Lupron (leuprolide) can be taken in a daily injection, a monthly injections or a 3-month injection. Generally the side effects wear off as soon as the time frame above wears off. But in many circumstances you can take medicine along with Lupron (leuprolide) to prevent those side effects from ever occurring.

Question 8

what are your experiences with prescribing depot lupron (leuprolide)?

Accepted Answer

Terrible: Hate the drug.  It has bad side effects and very few indications in my opinion.  If it's given for endometriosis or pain, there are other treatments.  The most effective treatment of endo is surgical excision.  This can cure the disease but there are few providers capable of this procedure.  Recurrent pain after surgery needs to be addressed but Lupron (leuprolide) is not the answer.  Ther are a few indication.

Question 9

when taking lupron 6 month injections, what are the long term effects, and do those effects ever go away?

Accepted Answer

: With six month use I doubt if any long term side effect will occur but we NEVER say never in medicine. Good luck.

Question 10

how long after stopping lupron (leuprolide) for endometriosis will it take for your body to go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Few days: Even though half life of Lupron (leuprolide) is only  3 to 4 hrs  plasama levels will remain high for few more days (  missing one dose is not a big problem ).

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