LUPRON DEPOT Reviews (LEUPROLIDE ACETATE)

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LUPRON DEPOT  (LEUPROLIDE ACETATE):  Leuprolide is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and spread. Leuprolide works by reducing the amount of testosterone that the body makes. This helps slow or stop the growth of cancer cells and helps relieve symptoms such as painful/difficult urination. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment.   FDA Approval Date: 1989-01-26 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  post endometriosis surgery hot flashes, night sweats, forgetfulness, no sex drive I had tennis ball sized endometriomas removed from each ovary. Lupron was give to me post-operatively to help prevent endometriomas from returning. Side effects are not so bad..I have hot flashes about every 15-30 minutes but I stay hydrated and keep 2 fans on my desk at work. That seems to help some. The hot flashes are a piece of cake compared to the pain I was in before my surgery. F 29 1 months
5/12/2009
 3  to shrink fibroids pre surgery mild hot flashes,fatigue,low energy level,continuous breakthrough bleeding and spotting,dull headache in the beginning,so far no weight gain or loss of libido,pain for a couple of days at injection site (that stuff is worse than a tetanus shot) so far everything has been quite bearable,and if that drug does its job and shrink my fibroids so that i can have a laparoscopic surgery,i will give it a 5 star rating.fibroids seemed to grow first couple of weeks along with my boobs,but now things are toning down,hopefully side effects wont get worse.dont be afraid to try this drug! F 38 2 months
5/8/2009
 1  infertility Joint pain, deep bone pain. Heart palpitations immediately after stopped taking drug. Mental confusion. Loss of degree of mental sharpness. Skin photo--sensitivity to sun. Took 5 months to purge SOME Of the drug from my system. Gained 15 pounds -- with NO CHANGE in diet and exercise. Gained 15 pounds -- NO ADDITIONAL CALORIE CONSUMPTION, and am on a very restricted diet & exercise program to lose BIG HUGE SPARE TIRE around mid section that did NOT Exist prior to lupron. Did NOT result in a successful pregnancy. Poisonous toxic drug Based upon my research, it KILLS men with prostate cancer at 65++ years of age. While I had heart palpitations, they have FATAL HEART ATTACKS. F 43 12 days
4/28/2009
 2  Large Pendunculated Fibriod Hot flashes, sweating, waking at night due to night sweats. The first Gyn I saw prescribed a lupron shot to shrink my fibroid and although I made my wishes clear and thought she was going to attempt a myomectomy, I found out after receiving the shot that her plan was to do a hysterectomy. I went for a second and third opinion, eventually finding a specialist that concluded (by ultra sound) that my fibriod was pendunculated and could be removed without a hysterectomoy. He ordered a follow-up MRI and referred me to a surgeon specializing in laparoscopic gyn surgery. This surgeon successfully removed my fibroid (10X12 cm) laparoscopicly (a myomectomy, not a hysterectomy) when other GYNs were telling me to expect a laparotomy. My surgeon would not have prescribed Lupron had I seen him first. In fact, he told me that Lupron does not typically shrink this type of fibriod and although he used to prescribe it, he no longer does. Get a second or third opinion, find a specialist, be sure you need this before taking it. F 38 3 months
4/27/2009
 2  bleeding fibroids Migraines, Chest pain, hot flashes, severe joint pain, mood swings, High blood pressure. The bleeding has improved. I rarely have side effects with prescription drugs and usually react quite well to prescriptions. Not this time. I'm a wreck. F 53 5 months
4/23/2009
 2  endo/ 7 ovarian cysts on rt ovary Lupron immediately stopped the bleeding and cramps. The onset of unbelievable hot flashes and night sweats began. They were so bad that I would drip from head to toe and felt like I would pass out if I moved. Sometimes I would have to hold my breath because the heat fully surrounded me. Even the air I breathed in was hot. Headaches felt like my brain swelling larger than my skull. I fell three times after I started the shot. I have danced tap, ballet, and jazz for 18 years and never fallen before. My teeth are weak and ache. My bones feel like they are going to split and even my shoe size changed. My breasts would swell so large that it would hurt to lie on my stomach. My skin broke out with rashes and my eyelids and feet peeled in layers. I became more aggressive and my memory is horrible. I forget activities that I have done for an hour or more. They are completely gone from my memory. I am hoping all of this becomes better with time. I did the shot for five months. I could not make I feel I have added to the list of problems I started with. F 28 5 months
4/21/2009
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 2  Ovarian Cysts Tired all the time, my bones hurt and ache like they all had been broken in every joint, hot flahes, night sweats which made me even more tired due to being so uncomfortable. My ovarian pain went away but I am not sure which is worse. F 40 5 months
4/20/2009
 5  fibroids, cysts, enlarged uterus hot flashes at night, not too bad, about a week of migraines besides the few side effects, this was a miracle for me! I got my life back, felt as if a bowling ball had been taken out of my body! I can bend now, put clothes on easily now, sleep comfortably too! I am thrilled with the results it has had on me. F 44 28 days
4/14/2009
 3  Prostate Cancer Many side effects, mostly manageable but some of them serious. Urology Dr gave me a 4 month shot prior to seed implants to get me prepared. PSA 6.5 and Gleason 7 lymph biopsy shows no spread. He said I would be on it for 2 years. Side effects started right away and just continued to get worse. It got so bad my family Dr. put me off work because I could not sleep whatever I took and my mental state was so bad. Oncology Dr. said he was not giving me any more Lupron. The worst effects are not sleeping, exhausted all the time, mental confusion, memory loss, bad balance. Had the implants 1 week ago. We will see what happens. M 61 3 months
4/6/2009
 4  Endo Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Mood Swings The first couple weeks were very hard, the mood swings were insane but over time they have gotten better, If you dont have a loved one supporting you then its only going to make it worse. The only reason that I decided to do this was in hopes to have a baby when this is all done and over. But I am happy to say that I have been pain free my first six months so that has been worth it!!! F 28 3 months
4/3/2009
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 3  Endo After the first shot of Lupron, I began the high flashes. This has been for me the worst because I could not sleep and I was very uncomfortable. The pain that I was in was also unbearable so I figured the hot flashes were not that bad. However the fatigue in my body set in and I just trying to feel better after 3 months of not taking the shots. F 39 6 months
4/2/2009
 1  Endometriosis Hot flashes, depression, anxiety with panic attacks, fits of rage, all over pain, migraines, insomnia, loss of concentration and memory.... GO TO LUPRONVITIMSHUB.COM!!!! I was unable to perform at work and struggled with my personal relationships. No one wanted to be around me. I was uncomfortable in my own skin. I hated the person I had become and thought about suicide. I stopped the monthly injections over 4 months ago, and am still not back to normal. The drug is worse than the disease and not worth it! I did not notice any benefit from it. I have had laproscopy 3 times and would much rather have the surgery than the Lupron injections. F 27 3 months
3/22/2009
 4  endo the first month I was a little irritable and I had some hot flashes and some night sweats. After the first month, I was fine. I did 1 shot a month for 6 months. I've been off the shot for 3 months and still have not had a period. I'm hoping it cleared up the endo, but now I'm having bladder cramps. I'm told I probably have intersticial cystitis. I would do this again in a heartbeat. I have stage 3 endo. F 39 6 months
3/20/2009
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 5  Endometriosis I have experienced hot flashes and that is pretty much it. I have been taking the Lupron shot for the last 4 years. I havent had any significant or noticeable problems that I would relate to the shot. I have stage 4 endometriosis and the pain I felt prior to the Lupron shot was 20 on scale of 1-10. I wanted to die then deal with the pain. Since being on the Lurpon shot, my pain has not gone away completely but it is definitely down to a 1-2 on most days. Without the shot I would've had a hysterectomy at 15. I would take Lupron shot again in a hearbeat it saved my life. F 20 4 days
3/16/2009
 5  Endometriosis very few hot flashes, some anxiety, low sex drive I absolutely LOVE this drug!! ive had three surgeries from endo and refused this drug. After breaking down and trying it, im kicking myself for not doing it early!! I have my life back, i can be intimate with my husband, i can run, exercise, laugh and just be normal thanks to lupron. I get the monthly injection which doesnt hurt at all. I rarely have hot flashes or night sweats. Im also on Celexa for depression which helps out. Even though i dont have a sex drive, i will gladly trade painful sex for no sex drive! thank you lupron!Feel free to email me with questions ladies! F 26 2 months
3/9/2009
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 3  endo headaches, constipation for one day after 3 month shot, yeast infections, dryness i had no serious side effects. im almost dont with my last shot and the pain is coming back but the shot wasnt as horrible as everyone said. i think its just different for all people. i started the shot nervous after reading all the comments on this drug but im glad i was different. F 19 5 months
3/4/2009
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 2  endometriosis horrible mood swings, depression, hot flashes, night sweats, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lack of concentration and focus, severe headaches, insomnia The first shot wasn't so bad, but 3 hours after the second shot, my life became a nightmare. I'm supposed to take the third shot tomorrow and I'm terrified of what is going to happen. I have a history of anxiety and depression and this treatment has sent me over the edge. I can barely live with myself. Four more months!...I'm not sure if I can make it through this and come out with my sanity intact. For the first time in my history of being single, I am actually glad I do not have a mate to see me going through this! On top of everything else, I am still experiencing some pain from the endometriosis. Is it worth it? I guess we'll see. F 43 2 months
2/27/2009
 4  Endometriosis Fatigue, bad lower back and legs pain and hot flashes F 26 3 months
2/25/2009
 4  Endometriosis Hot Flashes, Larger breasts with some soreness, slight moodswings, and mild depression and sexual dysfunction I have had 3 shots. After the second shot I have had NO pain. Before I was having pain every day and some of those pains were unbearable, making me double over. I am having some depression and moodswings but I just keep reminding myself and my husband. that it will only be 4 more months and that I can get through this. I just hope that when I do stop the shots that the pain won't come back. I really would like to get back to my normal life without pain or having to do more shots. The side effects are worth the outcome. At least the side effects from the shots are not interfering with my life like the pain was. F 31 3 months
2/24/2009
 1  non endo scar tissue neck disfigurement, nerve damage, bone pain, blurred vision, depression, anxiety, stabbing abdominal pain, inablitliy to have children This drug ruined my life and I only had 1 shot and was supposed to have 6 rounds. My life has been stripped away from me. I can't do anything. The drug altered my hormones so much I won't be able to have children. I can barely work some days. F 29 1 months
2/24/2009

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