This article contains information on Lupron that I have gotten from the Inserts that came with my first Lupron shot.
From the Patient Information Insert that came with my Lupron shot:
-it is for intramuscular use only
-it comes in 3.75mg (1-Month slow release) and 11.25mg (3-Month slow release)
-it’s limited to women 18 years of age and over
-the proper use of Lupron Depot:
-very important your physician checks your progress at regular check-ups
-you might get a local skin reaction: itching, redness, burning and/or swelling at the injection site; the reactions are usually mild and disappear within a few days; if they persist or worsen, tell your physician
-you might get hot flashes; if they continue and make you feel uncomfortable, tell your physician
-if you develop: severe bone pain, severe hot flashes, heavy sweating, severe pain in the chest or abdomen, abnormal swelling or numbness of limbs, persistent nausea or vomiting, rapid heart beat or nervousness, contact your physician immediately
–if you think you might be pregnant, contact your physician immediately
-always remember to:
-check with your physician or pharmacist before taking any other medications, including non-prescription (for colds, nausea)
The above information was from the Patient Information insert distributed by ABBOT LABORATORIES, LIMITED October 1999
From another Information Insert that came with my Lupron shot:
Lupron Depot is also known as leuprolide acetate for depot suspension; this is a synthetic, nonapeptide analog of naturally occurring gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH or LHRH)
-it acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin production when administered properly
-it exerts specific action on the pituitary gonadotrophs and the human reproductive tract
General Warnings from the Insert:
-isolated cases of short-term worsening of signs and symptoms have been reported during initiation of Lupron therapy
General Precautions from the Insert:
-those on Lupron therapy should be assessed on a regular basis by their attending physician
- Changes in Bone Density
- Changes in Laboratory Values during treatment: Plasma Enzymes, Haematology, Lipids,
- The safety of re-treatment as well as treatment beyond 6 months with Lupron has not been established.
Adverse Reactions:
-body odour, flu symptoms, injection site reactions, palpitations, syncope, tachycardia, dry mouth, thirst, appetite changes, anxiety, personality disorder, memory disorder, delusions, insomnia/sleep disorders, androgen-like effects, alopecia, hair disorder, nail disorder, ecchymosis, lymphadenopathy, rhinitis, ophthalmologic disorders, conjunctivitis, taste perversion, dysuria, lactation, menstrual disorders
-mood swings, including depression, have been reported as physiological effect of decreased sex steroids
-the following symptoms have been reported by patients while using this medication, but the relationship of the symptoms to Lupron hasn’t been established
-symptoms consistent with fibromyalgia (joint and muscle pain, headaches, sleep disorders, gastrointestinal distress, and shortness of breath)
The above information was from an insert that was distributed by ABBOT LABORATORIES, LIMITED July 1999