User Reviews for Lupron Depot intramuscular

The hardest part I have had to deal with, besides the night sweats, would be the feeling that I have had to force myself to keep it together. A controllable confusion, if you will,is what i would call it.

I got my third shot today. This drug has been a miracle for me. Before, I had horrible pelvic pain 20-25 days a month and horrible periods. My pain decreased substantially after the first shot and went away completely after the second. I have not had a period since the first month of the shot, so I not longer have horrible cramps from that. My only concern is that all my symptoms will come back once I'm off the shot.

At the age of 22 I have been on the Depo shot for 3 months now, and love it. Before I was having severe abdominal pain, pain with intercourse, and nightly attacks feeling a lot like appendicitis. Everyone’s body reacts differently to medicines and yes I’ve had night sweats, insomnia, and I can tell I am a bit more moody, but I am very happy with the overall results. I have not had an ounce of pain since I have been on this shot.

I was very apprehensive about this drug-but after the Lap surg, 6 months of non stop bleeding, trips to the ER, and the chronic "GI" issues-I was desparate-and pleasantly suprised. The pain is gone, the bleeding stopped, and the "GI" issues ceased. My Dr prescribed "add back" therapy so my side effects have been minimal-Would defenitly take again in the future.

I finished my last shot on January 21/09. I had severe pain during the entire 6 months on the shot. I had hot flashes, night sweats and fuzzy brain. I remember nothing short term (names and what I ate for dinner a night ago) I would highly advise anyone starting the shot, to not. Try seeking treatment from a Chinese doctor. Maybe accupuncture works if you are consistant. I still have the pain and now told by my doctor the pain is in my head... Its a very invasive treatment that does not work. Read More Read Less

i just finished my 6th and last shot. I did not have many side effects. I did have hot flashes, but they told me to drink lots of water and that helped. I had my last shot a month ago and already hurting again. If it helps me get pregnant it will be worth it, but it does not look hopeful.

I only started treatment yesteday. I am just looking for some advice on what to expect with this medication. I'm really not sure, I am only 25 and really scared as to what is going to happen, so if anyone could please give me some advice. Thanks

I started having very severe pain during my period after I had my son, about 1 1/2 years later. I had a laps. surgery, found out I had endo and dr put me on lupron depot. After the 2 shot my periods were gone, Yea!! no pain. The side effects have been widespread from tired to insomnia(but you can get a lot done!) mood swings and such. I would do it all over again though!!

Wow! I think the medication is great. before I started using it I had terrible pain, it was so bad I could not get out of bed for 3-4 days in a row. The great asset to this medication is no more menses cycles Yea! and no more pain. Whew! I hate giving myself a shot but, I gotta do what I gotta do! It would be nice if they could come out with a patch or something oral. I wish the rest of you the best of luck and hang in there give it a chance.

I had my first Lupron shot two weeks ago for ovarian remnant syndrome and to stop the growth of a inclusion cyst 5 months after having my ovaries (and a previous cyst) removed. So far-so good. Pain has decreased somewhat. Literally one hot flash! NO sex drive at all...I will have two more injections and then we'll see if it did what it's supposed to do...shrink the cyst and get rid of the pain altogether.

I am on my first shot and I am having a very hard time with this drug, if I am not angry I am crying I have the shakes, rapid heart beat, and the feeling that I am crawling out of my skin. I have always had problems with hormones in the past but I have never felt like I was litteraly going insane! I am also having moments where I swear that I have just gone up in flames. I have not experienced tiredness I am the opposite I have more energy and when I go to the gym I am stronger and as far as my pain it is a little better but if this is how every month is going to be I would rather be in the pain I have an 8year old and a 6month old so this kind of crazy is not goodRead More Read Less

I have Pelvic Congestion syndrome, and was given the shot for my pain and many other symtoms. It has been a week so far, my mood is much better, the pain is alittle worse, but the swelling in my pelvic area is definetly going down. I will update my progress.

I have just taken my 3rd Lupron shot. I am 30 years old (with two little boys) and at times feel I am in an 80 year old body. I have always been a very active person. I am working with one of the best doctors. The side effects have been absolutely horrible. My doctor has been treating the side effect with medication which entails 9 different pills twice daily. My side effects consist of joint pain in my ankles, knees and wrists; weakness in my legs which makes it hard to walk up stairs. When I exercise or even vaccum I get realy dizzy. I feel at times my muscles are not there. My anxiety and depression has started to increase. As an instructor at a college I tend to forget allot of things while I am teaching. After the second month I did have releif from the pain caused from the endometriosis. I am pretty much trying to suck it up. My pain before the Lupron was severe, I couldn't sleep, I was so tired, physically I couldn't do the simple things like cleaning house it was too painful. Now I can do the normal things but I have to take breaks and sit after about 45 minutes or I will have severe back pain and then my legs will start to hurt. IF I cannot get through this shot I will be having a hysto. I am hoping this will be helpful to everyone that is thinking of doing the Lupron shot. When making the decision I think it depends on the severity of your pain. Because you get to a point you just want the pain to go away.Read More Read Less

I'm going in for my 4th shot this week and so far I'm still in pain there's no difference. The hot flashes are the worst thing along with the irritability. I feel sick all the time and always have a headache.

i have been on this drug for two months and have had verry little side affects the pain is almost gone still some here and there i would recomend this to any one who has had pain

I'm 26 and supposed to take my 3rd shot next week...Since being on this medicine i take lots of depression medicine and I have SERIOUS thoughts of suicide...my hot flashes aren't bad but i have alot of nausea and vomiting. My head spins and occasionally I have cramps. My relationship with family and friends is bad. THere are days where I dont even want to get out of bed..I DO NOT recommend this medicine to anyone!!!

Took the shot for 4 months. I was supposed to go for a 6 month cycle but I could not do it. I had severe hot flashes, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and insomnia. I was places on "add back therapy" to help with the bad side effects & nothing helped. My last shot was June of 2007 & I am still experiencing the hot flashes and insomnia. Every once in a while I will experience mild anxiety. The worst part of it was even while I was on the medication, my pain was never fully alleviated. I would NOT recommend this drug to anyone!Read More Read Less

Was tired of being in pain all the time. I was recommended to start medication until my scheduled Full- Hyst. After the first dose... Started my period 3 days later, that lasted for 16-17 days. I aquired extreme side effects. Bad joint/ muscle pain, continuing headaches, irritability, loss of appetite, Hot/cold flashes, trouble sleeping/staying asleep, vivid dreams. I only took 1x and have not returned for more. Has been 1 1/2 mths since then, still feeling it all. I would rather deal with pain, then side effects. Can't wait for the Hysto! Please be careful. Especially cost! Not paying $1,000.00+ to feel worse!Read More Read Less