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Leuprolide acetate is a GnRH stimulator which is a kind of women's health and pregnancy drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

GNRH stimulator

Brands

Lupron • Viadur • Eligard • Lupron depot 3 month • Lucrin • Lupron depot 6 month • Lupron depot ped • Lupron depot ped 3 month • Lupron depot 4 month

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Headache
Weight gain
Pain
Muscle pain
Irritation at injection site
Dizziness
Stomach upset
Premature ejaculation
Emotional instability
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Aching muscles
Loss of strength
Weight changes
Rash
Emotional problems

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Convulsion
Red ring shaped rash

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What is use of leuprolide?

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Use , effect, risk of leuprolide?

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What should happen when my last dose of lupron (leuprolide) wears off?

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How long does it take fo the effects of lupron (leuprolide) to wear off?

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After 6 months of having a lupron (leuprolide) injection how long for it to wear off?

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Lupron (leuprolide) shot and side effects?

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What are the side effects of lupron (leuprolide)?

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What are the effects of depot lupron (leuprolide)?

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

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

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

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

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

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I ask about using lupron (leuprolide) depot 11.25 3 month dose yesterday. To be more specific, would u ever use that dose every 28 days on a chlid? Why or why not

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How long till 11.25mg lupron (leuprolide) wears off? I don't feel symptoms from it last shot was sept my husband & i want ttc should we wait? If so, how long ttc?

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Question was misunderstood. Would u ever use a adult dose 11.25 im lupron (leuprolide) depot that is for 3 month use only every 28 days on a child? Why or why not?

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Lupron (leuprolide) withdrawal symptoms for male?

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Does lupron (leuprolide) depot increase fertility?

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What are the side effects of lupron (leuprolide) depot ?

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How severe do the side effects of lupron (leuprolide) depot?

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What is the definition or description of: Lupron (leuprolide) allergy?

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Is it okay to try lupron (leuprolide) depot shot can we try for having kids?

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What problems are there switching from degarelix to eligard (leuprolide)?

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Lupron (leuprolide) is causing suicidal and homicidal thoughts. What should I do?

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