LUPRON Reviews (LEUPROLIDE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.7 (854 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LUPRON with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LUPRON | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Fibroids, heavy bleeding | Hot flashes, pressure in my head, depression, menstrual cramps, sweating, increased sex drive, vaginal dryness, forgetfulness | I never had menstrual cramps before until I took this medicine. Sometimes I would be in intense pain, which would last for about 10 minutes. I haven't had a cycle for the last 2 1/2 months, which is good cause I had them twice a month before Lupron. The pressure in my head and dizzyness was almost unbearable, but has gone a way. I'm in my third month and some of the side effects are starting to ware off. I'm glad I took the medicine despite the side effects since it gave me a three month break from my heavy twice a month cycle. Hopefully I won't need surgery after the three months is up... | F | 27 | 3 months | 7/8/2009 | 1 | Huge Cervical Fibroid | Non-stop migraine headache from time of injection, continual bleeding/spotting, acute constipation, severe acne, severe increase in bulk symptoms, joint pain, forgetfulness, foggy-brained, severe mood swings (extreme anger/suicidal depression - NOT KIDDING), itchy skin, hot flashes, loss of maternal instinct (DID NOT SHRINK MY FIBROID - Don't let your GYN dupe you! Cost/Benefit analysis? Just say NO.) | DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. | F | 31 | 4 weeks | 7/7/2009 | 5 | Precocious Puberty | Has nearly stopped precocious puberty side effects. | My 10-year-old daughter has had Lupron injections for 23 months now. (She was cocaine exposed in-utero, which we believe is the primary cause of the precocious puberty.) Her dosage has increased 3 times over the 2 years. Her developing breasts disappeared, her extreme mood swings are dramatically reduced, PMS symptoms gone, migraines gone, she's gained 5 inches in height, and her bone age is now nearly her real age (not 50% older). On the other end of the spectrum, I'm just finishing menopause (no Lupron) a little younger than the average woman, and am experiencing much of the symptoms many women who hate the Lupron are experiencing. Huge hormone changes can be a nightmare, whether drug or nature induced. | F | 10 | 2 years | 6/29/2009 | 1 | Endo | Feeling out of it,Dizzy, Headaches, joint aches, depression, moody, acne.. did I say depression?? | I am going back to my painful cycles, these side effects are worse to me because they are constant, not 2 weeks out of the month.. | F | 28 | 1 months | 6/22/2009 | 5 | Endomitriosis | No side effects. I felt great the entire time. | I felt great when I was on Lupron. I didn't have to worry about pain, cycles, or blood. I would suggest the add back therapy to help even out the hormones. | F | 21 | 12 months | 6/19/2009 | 4 | reduce estrogen for more growth | HOT FLASHES!!! | im very pleased with this medicine. without lupron my adult height would have been 4'5 but thanks to lupron i am now 4'11.75 which is taller than i could have ever hoped for. the hot flashes were a pain but it was worth it. | F | 15 | 2.5 years | 6/17/2009 | 3 | prostate cancer | Hot flashes, major memory loss, severe depression, anger, breast development, lethargy, no motivation to work | I trust my doctor that it's the right treatment, but I hate the side effects and can't wait for the treatment to be over. I've been taking it for 2 years; 3 years to go. I've had radiation and brachytherapy. At diagnosis, my PSA was 25 and my Gleason score was 9. PSA now 0.03. | M | 58 | 2 years | 6/15/2009 | 3 | endo | hot flashes,night sweats, mood swings, hair loss, memory loss, headaches, joint/muscle pain, loss of sexual interest, extreme vaginal dryness. | My last injection was May 1 (total of 6). I am still experiencing almost all of the side effects mentioned. It has been a long, hard 6 months, but not totally unmanageable. If it reduces my endo enough to allow for pregnancy, then it was worth it. | F | 32 | 6 months | 6/15/2009 | 5 | Stage IV endo | very mild hot flashes but those didn't start until the 2nd month. Slight decrease in sex drive. First month I was more tired than normal and had some headaches but both went away. | I was so nervous about taking Lupron and I avoided it at all costs because of what I read of other people's experiences. What I've learned is that you have to rely on your doctor and don't assume you'll have a terrible time with it. Some people do but that doesn't necessarily mean you will. I am a professional classical singer and I was worried about what it would do to me vocally and I've been fine. I'm also a triathlete and I was terrified of weight gain and joint pain but neither one have been a problem. The pain from the endo is GONE and that's worth so much to me. I have it everywhere - on my colon, small intestines, in my left ovary, you name it. The pain was making my energy worse than the Lupron. I told my husband that if I could stay on it I would. After my 3rd shot next week, I'll have one to go. Do your research on the drug and find a doctor you trust. | F | 36 | 2 months | 6/11/2009 | 4 | endometriosis - severe pain | some moodiness, swollen breasts but that's subsided, fatigue, a few hot flashes | I have every intention of continuing my Lupron treatment. It is definitely working. I'm 44 and my first shot put me into immediate medical menopause. . .yeah! I have a few endo twinges but that's about it. This medication is a God send for me. | F | 44 | 1 months | 6/10/2009 | 5 | Fibroids and Menorrhagia | A couple of mild hot flashes, and some moodiness (a bit quicker to cry at a sad movie, but nothing severe) I also have a bit of joint pain, but I'm not sure if this is directly related to the shot or is because I've been getting up and walking more since I'm not as horribly anemic. | I was terrified of starting this treatment because of all the negative reports I keep seeting, but I am so glad I did. Before lupron I was bleeding to death with 18 out of 28 day menstral cycles. Since I started lupron, I've only had one cycle, and it was mild compaired to what I used to have to deal with. I will come back and post again if I have start to have problems, for for now, this has been a life-saver. | F | 47 | 2 months | 5/29/2009 | 4 | Severe Endometriosis | I have gained weight and I hate it but I have no periods which I love. I am slowly but surely getting my sex drive back. My breast are huge but beautiful. :-) Seriously, I've been on Lupron for about 2 years. I had a serious talk with my GYN regarding how long I can be on this medication and what alternatives that I have. You see I have BiPolar I and a Seizure Disorder so a Dr. is not treating just one issue he/she is treating a co-morbidities. Before when I was not on the Lupron and I was on my cycle there were a couple of times or more than a few times than a few times I went into a manic state so the Lupron right now is giving me a repreve. Right now a hysterectomy is not an option. | I've been doing pretty well for the last two years all things considered. I don't want to stay on Lupron forever but I don't want to go back to having my cycle either which turned me into my manic state which in one case landed me in the psych ward because of my bipolar and endo combined. So you see each person is different and you can only do what's best for you. :-) | F | 36 | 2 years | 5/29/2009 | 5 | Severe Endo and Tumor in uterus | I have NOT had a horrible experience with Lupron, I was so scared by all the info on here about all the side effects. I have just started my 7th month of treatment, I am doing 1 year of 3 month injectons. First few weeks were rough but everything was fine after that. I have a few hotflashes when I get the shots but they go away. I do have a lot of nightsweats, usually 2 or 3 a night, I also have lost my libido, thank god for some helpers in that area! I also take the add back and when I forget for a few days...you dont want to be around to see what happens! I did have a lot of joint pain for the first month, I could barely walk up the stairs. I started taking 1 tylenol arthritis for it and I am totally fine now. Some of the crummier side effects are the loss of sex drive and the vaginal dryness, and the weight gain. I just feel like Im a lardo all the time. But I am very happy I have taken this drug! Everyone reacts different, please talk to you Dr. and get all the details before sayi | My Dr. found a very large mass in my uterus and when he went in to take it out he also found that I had severe Endo. He wanted to do a hysterctomy right then, thank god my husband told him no way! ( we do not have children yet)after the Laproscope I started the Lupron Depot to help with the endo and to shrink the tumor so they can take it out. | F | 29 | 7 months | 5/27/2009 | 1 | OVARIAN CYSTS | Gnawing bone/joint pain, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis in all paired joint, neuropathy, blood disorder, autoimmune disorder | I wouldn't recommend this drug to my worst enemy. If you would like this drug taken off the market or at least its use limited, please go to: WWW.Petitions2congress Letters will be sent to your Congressmen and President Obama | F | 38 | 2 months | 5/27/2009 | 1 | Endo | Weight gain, could not control emotions, persistant bleeding, loss of memory, Severe bone and muscle pain, pituity gland shut down, within one year of last injection diagnosed with autoimmune disorder | Please, do yourself a favor, don't take this drug no matter how wonderful you think your GYN is. Taking this was the worst thing I could have done to myself. 4 years later and I still have problems brought on by this drug. Please, don't be fooled by your GYN like I was!! Two, 3 month injections.. | F | 44 | 6 months | 5/18/2009 | 2 | endo | constant headaches,dizzy,very tired,acne and depression | i feel awful. i want this to be over. i have had 2 surgeries and my only other option was to get a hysterectomy!i'm supposed to to stay on the shot for 9 months but i don't know if i can last that long! why me??? | F | 34 | 4 months | 5/15/2009 | 5 | Stage III Endometriosis | I had some hot flashing and night sweats, but it was sooo worth it! I was so scared to go on Lupron b/c of all of the horror stories I hear, but it was awesome. I am also very sensitive to hormones and can barely tolerate the moodiness from birth control. Lupron was actually better from me than birth control. I experienced less moodiness. I can't say enough good about this drug. Don't let people scare you. Everyone is different, but as a rule in general, people that are getting along with a medication aren't going to take the time to review it on the website. Go for it! | F | 28 | 6 months | 5/14/2009 | 3 | Stage 4 Endo | Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, anxiety, depression, edema | As my doctor warned my husband after I had lap surgery, Lupron can cause mood swings bad enough to cause a divorce in a seemingly happy marriage... THIS IS COMPLETELY TRUE. The mood swings I have are so sudden and drastic, it's like being a different person for 6 months. I neither recommend or caution against this medication, but you have to be prepared for what is to come! Please email me if you are experiencing these same problems, I would love to correspond with someone who understands! | F | 27 | 3 months | 5/13/2009 | 3 | endometriosis | hot flashes & weight gain, no periods. Uncontrollable appetite. | Pain was relieved somewhat after a few weeks. Hot flashes were almost unbearable. My last shot was two months ago and the hot flashes are now gone and the pain is back. I'm hopeful that the 10 pounds goes away soon as well but I'm not holding my breath. | F | 32 | 2 months | 5/13/2009 | 3 | Endometriosis | Long-term side effects after treatment had worn off. Lupron did what it was supposed to, I got all of the expected side effects which were bearable. But the week the Lupron should have been out of my body, I got severe symptoms that have lasted almost a year. | The side effects while I was on Lupron were really not that bad because I had read up on it and knew what to expect. The add-back therapy with it helped tremendously! The only thing that affected my life significantly was short-term memory loss and now a whole list of symptoms that seem to have been caused by the treatment. If anyone has had long lasting anxiety, depression, palpitations, dizziness, fainting,etc. after finishing treatment PLEASE e-mail me. It has to be from this shot. | F | 22 | 7 months | 5/7/2009 |