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My 7 year old daughter has been diagnosed with cpp and her doctor wants to start her on lupron (leuprolide) depot ped 7.5mg monthly. how safe is this medication?
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Safe up to 55 lbs wt: Central precocious puberty requires both early development of both pubic hair + breast development. Should be safe for girls weighing up to 55 lbs. Should be given regularly every 28 days. Consider 2nd opinion if daughter is older than age-8-years.
Answered 12/20/2012
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