Lupron Depot

Lupron stops menstruation and reduces estrogen levels in your body. Reduced estrogen may cause side effects such as acne, decreased sex drive, headaches, hot flashes, mood swings, muscle pain, a reduction in breast size, and vaginal inflammation and dryness. Your menstrual periods and estrogen levels will return to normal when you stop taking Lupron.

• More common side effects may include:
  Anxiety, appetite changes, breast tenderness or pain, depression, fluid retention, development of male characteristics, dizziness, general pain, inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis), insomnia or other sleep disorders, joint pain, memory problems, nausea and vomiting, nervousness, skin reactions, stomach or intestinal disorders, unusual burning or prickling sensation of the skin, weakness, weight gain or loss

• Additional side effects you may experience if you are taking Lupron for anemia include:
  Body odor, flu symptoms, nail problems, nasal irritation, pinkeye, taste disorders

MEN

Lupron increases male hormone levels.

• More common side effects may include:
  Breathing problems, dizziness/vertigo, fluid retention, headache, hot flashes, impotence, sleep disorders, joint disorders, nausea, pain, skin reaction, stomach and intestinal disorder, sweats, testicle shrinking, urinary problems, vomiting, weakness

A few other side effects are possible with the Lupron Depot 30 formulation.

Why should Lupron Depot not be prescribed?

Lupron should not be used if you are known to be hypersensitive to it, or to any drug containing a form of GnRH.

If you have undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, you should not take Lupron.

If you are pregnant or might become pregnant, you should not take Lupron. The drug could harm a developing baby. Also avoid Lupron if you are breastfeeding.

Lupron Depot 30 is for use by men only.

Special warnings about Lupron Depot

WOMEN

Your doctor will want to make sure you are not pregnant before giving you Lupron. If you become pregnant while taking the drug, stop taking it and notify your doctor immediately.