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Lupron 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

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

Generic Drug

Leuprolide

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Suicidal thoughts

Treats

Endometriosis
Condition
Prostate cancer
Condition
Fibroids
Condition

Related questions

A 40-year old asked:

What was your experience with lupron (leuprolide)?

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A 32-year old asked:

Complcations with long use of lupron (leuprolide)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old female asked:

Why do we have to take lupron (leuprolide) and norethidrone together?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Lupron (leuprolide) shot and side effects?

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A 42-year old asked:

What are the side effects of lupron (leuprolide)?

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A 39-year old asked:

What are the effects of depot lupron (leuprolide)?

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A 36-year old asked:

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

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A 47-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old asked:

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

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A 43-year old asked:

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

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A 30-year old female asked:

When taking Lupron 6 month injections, What are the long term effects, and do those effects ever go away?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 50-year old female asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

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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A 50-year old female asked:

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?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 71-year old male asked:

Lupron (leuprolide) withdrawal symptoms for male?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Does lupron (leuprolide) depot increase fertility?

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A 35-year old asked:

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

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old male asked:

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

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A 30-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

While on lupron (leuprolide) depot, is it possible for there to be new endometriosis growth?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 47-year old female asked:

When on lupron (leuprolide) how much calcium and vit d do you take? I'm a 47 year old female

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old female asked:

How much calcium should I take if i'm on lupron (leuprolide) to supress my endometriosis for a year?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Had a lupron (leuprolide) injection a month ago but not having any menopausal symptoms. Is this common?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old female asked:

Does green coffee extract really work? I started taking some after gaining 10 lbs in one month after taking depot lupron (leuprolide)

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

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