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Lupron

Leuprolide Acetate

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1.8  Effectiveness
7.2  Side Effects
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Lupron, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 16% 72% 4% 8%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 8% 88% 4% 0%
Blood Pressure 4.2% 8.3% 70.8% 8.3% 8.3%
Breathing 0% 4% 88% 4% 4%
Confidence 12% 16% 64% 8% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 7.7% 19.2% 61.5% 7.7% 3.8%
Digestion 4.2% 8.3% 83.3% 4.2% 0%
Emotional Well-being 19.2% 11.5% 57.7% 11.5% 0%
Energy 11.5% 19.2% 50% 19.2% 0%
Eyesight 0% 24% 68% 0% 8%
Memory 4% 16% 64% 16% 0%
Mental Clarity 8% 12% 64% 16% 0%
Pain 12% 12% 44% 32% 0%
Patience 16% 4% 80% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 23.1% 11.5% 50% 0% 15.4%
Skin Complexion 4.2% 4.2% 79.2% 8.3% 4.2%
Sleep 7.7% 23.1% 50% 15.4% 3.8%
Stress Level 12.5% 8.3% 70.8% 8.3% 0%
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Commonly Reported Lupron Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 95% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Anemia 93.3% 0% 0% 6.7% 0%
Anorexia 95.5% 0% 4.5% 0% 0%
Anxiety 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Bloating 0% 0% 20% 60% 20%
Blurred Vision 75% 0% 12.5% 0% 12.5%
Bone Pain / Ache 52.2% 21.7% 17.4% 0% 8.7%
Breast Tenderness 90.9% 4.5% 4.5% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 93.8% 0% 0% 0% 6.2%
Burning During Urination 95.7% 4.3% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Change in Weight 62.5% 0% 0% 0% 37.5%
Chills 71.4% 7.1% 21.4% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 58.3% 25% 4.2% 12.5% 0%
Confusion 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Constipation 73.3% 0% 13.3% 13.3% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Decreased Testicular Size 90.9% 4.5% 0% 4.5% 0%
Depression 68.8% 6.2% 6.2% 12.5% 6.2%
Diarrhea 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 65.2% 13% 17.4% 4.3% 0%
Drowsiness 62.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Dry Cervical Mucus 40% 20% 0% 40% 0%
Dry Mouth 52.2% 26.1% 17.4% 4.3% 0%
Dyspnea 90.9% 4.5% 0% 0% 4.5%
Energy Loss 75% 0% 0% 12.5% 12.5%
Fatigue 43.5% 17.4% 13% 13% 13%
Fever 62.5% 12.5% 6.2% 18.8% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 87.5% 0% 0% 0% 12.5%
Gas 37.5% 50% 0% 12.5% 0%
Headache 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
High Blood Pressure 92.9% 0% 0% 7.1% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 10% 40% 20% 0% 30%
Increased Urination 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Indigestion 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Insomnia 59.1% 9.1% 22.7% 4.5% 4.5%
Irregular Heartbeat 81% 14.3% 4.8% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 58.3% 0% 8.3% 16.7% 16.7%
Muscle / Joint Pain 50% 21.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3%
Muscle Cramping 71.4% 14.3% 9.5% 4.8% 0%
Nausea 68.2% 9.1% 18.2% 4.5% 0%
Pain 53.3% 6.7% 26.7% 6.7% 6.7%
Rapid Heartbeat 92.9% 0% 0% 7.1% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 63.6% 4.5% 4.5% 9.1% 18.2%
Stomach Ache 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Swelling 63.6% 13.6% 4.5% 9.1% 9.1%
Vomiting 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Lupron Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 40% 0% 20% 40% 0%
Blistering 66.7% 0% 0% 16.7% 16.7%
Change in Sex Drive 55.6% 11.1% 0% 0% 33.3%
Change in Weight 60% 0% 0% 20% 20%
Chills 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Fatigue 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Fever 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
General Discomfort 50% 33.3% 0% 16.7% 0%
Headache 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Increased Urination 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Infection 92.9% 0% 7.1% 0% 0%
Insomnia 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Irregular Heartbeat 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Liver Damage 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Muscle Fatigue 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Nausea 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Nerve Pain / Damage 75% 0% 0% 12.5% 12.5%
Ovarian Cancer 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Rapid Heartbeat 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Respiratory Tract Infection 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Sores 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Swelling 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Lupron
Since taking Lupron Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Heart attack 1.7%
Hospitalization 1.7%
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08 Oct 2016 I've been very short on patience since I started taking Lupron. I have also been getting twice the amount of pain from cramping, my arm is still tender from where I got the shot, and I've been really sick off and on.
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06 Jan 2012 Lupron has accomplished the objective of lowering PSA and controlling prostate cancer. Side effects have been mild but sometimes uncomfortable. I plan to continue Lupron to receive its benefits.
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05 Jan 2012 Received target results. Have mild hot flashes and some mild muscular or bone aches.
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01 Dec 2010 Liar Doctor STEPHEN PELETSKI (Fort Myers Flordia) said No side effects...3 years latter I am still suffering from a 6 mo.Lupron Injection,He gave me I did not need....That is a big money thing for him....For 1 yr. I had hot flashes every 30 min...Lupron shuts down or kills the pitituary Gland in your brain and if ever it could take 8 yrs. for it to Start making testestrom again if Ever....It turns all your mussel to Flab..After a year a Oncolijust Dr started Me on Testestrom patches Which I have been on for 2 years...My test.level is ok now but I must use a patch every other night For it to stay in the normal range..The Pitituary Gland is not working....Just went for Checkup and I have Iregular Heartbeat Which I blame on LUPRON.....Avoid this if possible!!! Google Lupron side effects...They are bad
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26 Oct 2010 I hate taking this drug but have to take it because I have breast cancer and I do not have menapause yet, but I have decided after a year of feeling terrible I will be gettin my ovaries removed so that i don't have to take Lupron any more.
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