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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

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

GNRH stimulator

Brands

Eligard • Viadur

Generic Drug

Leuprolide

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Suicidal thoughts

Treats

Endometriosis
Condition
Prostate cancer
Condition

Related questions

A member asked:

What does lupron (leuprolide) do?

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A 42-year old asked:

How long does one lupron (leuprolide) shot last?

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A 40-year old asked:

What was your experience with lupron (leuprolide)?

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A 37-year old female asked:

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

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A 30-year old asked:

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

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A 44-year old female asked:

I had a lupron (leuprolide) shot 2 weeks ago and I am still bleeding is this normal?

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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:

Has anyone ever taken lupron (leuprolide) shots for adenomyosis?

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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

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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?

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A 37-year old asked:

How do i get clear skin when I am undertaking monthly lupron (leuprolide) (hormonal therapy) treatments?

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A 39-year old asked:

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

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A 33-year old female asked:

Had first lupron (leuprolide) injection 11.25 feb 12 am now bleeding heavy with sharp pains on right when urinating is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Does lupron (leuprolide) depot increase fertility?

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A 33-year old asked:

How does Lupron (leuprolide) depot work for endometriosis?

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A 42-year old asked:

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

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A 45-year old asked:

What are the side effects of lupron (leuprolide) depot 11.25 mg?

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A 29-year old female asked:

On lupron (leuprolide).cant sleep and bad hot flashes. What can i do?

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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 34-year old female asked:

Two months after stoping lupron (leuprolide) shot progesterone is low n I am not Ovulating. Ovulated one month after last shot but not the next. Is this the norm?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 50-year old female asked:

When considering the use of Lupron (leuprolide) Depot 11.25 3 month injection for precious puberty, would you ever use that dose every 28 days instead? Why/why not

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A 43-year old asked:

Can lupron (leuprolide) depot cause fatigue, memory loss?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

how to reduce hot flash side effect of Lupron (leuprolide)?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old female asked:

Develop a fibroid while taken Lupron (leuprolide) depot shots?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 75-year old male asked:

what % of men get heart attacks using Lupron (leuprolide) therapy?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old female asked:

Is it ok to take alka seltzer plus cold med while on lupron (leuprolide)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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 38-year old asked:

Is it wise to be on lupron (leuprolide) for 6 months my endometriosis and infertility?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

How long do lupron (leuprolide) injections work to increase chances of getting pregnant?

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