User Reviews for Lupron Depot (3 month) intramuscular

One month

Between blood pressure going up and the side effect that we're not explained to me I would take it again if give the chose.

I was diagnosed with endometriosis in Spring of 2013. Lupron honestly saved my life! For 6 months I felt normal. My pain was gone and I took control of my life back. I started out on the monthly depot. Not sure of the side effects etc., I wanted to play it safe. First month was a little ruff. I had body aches for few days, hot flashes, and night sweats. Second month my Dr. prescribed me the add back therapy as well and that immediately subsided the side effects. My hot flashes were minimal, night sweats were gone and I felt like a brand new person. Month 3, I decided to get the 3 month depot. At the end of my 6 months, cramping started to return, got a normal period one month after being n the Lupron. Heavy bleeding again, bad cramping and along came severe depression. I am SO glad I had 6 months of peace and life. I am back at square one and wish I could have went on the Lupron longer. Read More Read Less

had lupron injection for 3 months, I admit it stopped heavy flow of menstrual for a few months but had horrible side affects, hot flashed, sweats, major rashing and itching, acutal welts everywhere on my body I would not take nor can I take this medication again almost 11 months after 1st injection and still have side affects

I dont care what anyone says, I love the lupron shot! It is the only thing that has taken away the pain and constant heavy bleeding. My only wish is that they come up with something that can be taken continuously and not just in 6 month intervals. Yes I did have side effects like hot flashes and decreased breast size but I would gladly take that over severe pain and constant horrible bleeding!

I received this injection to stop the extremely heavy periods I had been experiencing for several months. The bleeding was so bad that I had been hospitalized for low hemoglobin, which I had no idea is what was wrong with me. The doctor gave me the shot which he obviously hoped would control the bleeding; it didn't and I bleed even more than before, for three months straight. Finally had a partial hysterectomy but the side effect of this drug was not worth the drama I have been and still deal with over three months later. I was been hoping that there is a way to completely remove it from my system because I got the shot in May and still feel the effect now to which I have to endure the docs telling me how eventually it should subside. Give me a freakin break! I hope it works for some ladies, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it if you have fibroids and have decided to have a partial hysterectomy. It's simply not worth it.Read More Read Less

I suffered from severe endometriosis. I had two surgeries, the second surgery it completely covered my ovaries. Dr. suggested Lupron Depot shots (I actually had 4 months of it). I am now divorced earlier than I had planned (I planned on doing it in the future, but not at the moment) and I know it is because of this drug. I am a very logical person. While receiving these shots, I seriously was not myself. I couldn't stand even looking at my husband. I was irrational, emotional, crying over nothing. While this did work for my health issue, I don't think it's worth the risk of the side effects it can cause. I have decreased bone density, even though I took two other drugs to stop that from happening. I also have memory loss - I actually don't have memories of certain time periods during treatment. I would not recommend this as a treatment. Beside all of the other menial side effects (night sweats, etc.) While I realize some people don't have the side effects, I don't think it is worth the risk that you might have them. My whole life changed because of it.Read More Read Less

has been a great help in stopping my endometriosis and pelvic pain. the only side effect i have experienced is hot flashes and night sweats. and hair growth and acne. overall, would recommend this drug!

I received Lupron injections for the first time in 2006 prior to having surgery to remove fibroids. It worked as described, stopping my periods - but I also had the side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, etc. I didn't mind because it stopped the heavy flow and allowed me to have the surgery. I received the injections again - after having severe anemia - it didn't work as well the second time - the periods didn't stop as quickly - but I also think I wasn't as diligent in getting my injections. I'm now on it again for the thir time - again for severe anemia, requiring a blood transfusion - hemoglobin count of 4.0 (not good !) - it's only been 3 weeks since my first injection and I still got my period as scheduled - but I'm starting to experience the side effects. This time I find I'm experiencing dizziness - which I don't recall having the other two times. I also feel a little more "foggy" in terms of memory - but that could be due to information "overload" - but at 47 it could also be age. Read More Read Less

Have had 2 injections (3 months apart) Have had renal transplant (2002) No History of mental illness. Transplant was considered a failed transplant. ATN.kidney took 2 weeks for it to start working. Best creatinne 2.3 best hemoglobin 9-10 range. Lupron has destroyed my life. The lupron has lowered my hemoglobin to - 7.7 - 8.2 range. My mind and body consider the lupron as a real life threat,both are on extremely high alert.I have experienced - Hot flashes, chills,night sweats,sleepless nights (awake 48 hrs at a time) sleeping pills give me 4 hours of sleep. I have mood swings,can go into a deep depression,which can last from a half hour and as long as nine hours.I have tachycardia with the highest rate of 150 with a orthostatic BP 71/47.I am extremely suicidal with a plan in place. I went for treatment,but was told it is not treatable, by the use of medication. My mind is stressed out to the limits,and if a medication is used my mind will consider this a real life threat and I will end up taking my life. My life has been a living hell.I am fine when I have the periods when the drug leaves me alone. The drug can effect me with no notice and at any given moment. When it takes hold I have completely no desire to live,I lay in a fetal position and cry. I am completely helpless,the thoughts are from events that have taken place in the past,never the present or the future. The thoughts are extremely cruel,degrading, hurtful,and extremely painful. I sometimes wish I never would have started the prostrate treatment. My quality of life just does not exist anymore. The lupron would not make a good street drug. I only wish I had never started the drug. With the poor renal function, the drug is expected to stay in my system for an unknown period of time. The drug was DC after the second injection due to the severe side effects. Read More Read Less

I am 48 and have had 1 shot of lupron.Not really sure why Dr gave it to me.I had a partial hyst.13yrs ago and had some cysts on my cervix that showed up in a CT scan. I have severe scarring from 5 adominal surgerys and dr felt a complete hysterectomy was too dangerous,so gave me the shot. I have had nothing but horrible hot flashes,no sex drive,night sweats,mood swings,bodyaches etc....this drug has made me miserable.I would love to know how long this stays in a persons system! I am about to go crazy! PLEASE if you take this shot do lots of research! it is very expensive! definately did not work for me!Read More Read Less

Severe pain due to endometriosis. Shot provided, DID NOT work. Suffered ALL of the side effects & the pain did not subside. Unfotunately unsuccessful for me, but to each its own, Best of Luck Ladies!

I took this as a last ditch attempt to "control" my periods in relation to my endo (stage 4). It never stopped my period, had terrible achy bones, moods swings, hot flashes, blood pressure permanently affected, chest pains i still have that are not anxiety as some doctor said, severe dry chapped lips. These are the side effects I remember the most- I did take the "add- back" pill & still had side effects. It did not do anything other than harm my body- bad mistake to take & will always go with gut instinct next time advised. Read More Read Less

I have endometriosis for over 10 years and the pain was like having natural labor with no pain meds. I could deal with the heavy bleeding but not the pain that kept me incapacitated at times and without Lu-pron I would not have been able to function. I rather have the hot flashes and mood swing than to suffer with that type of pain and having to take Vicodin or morphine.

I was diagnosed with advanced stage prostate cancer in Dec of 2005. I was put on lupron right from the beginning, my oncologist believing surgery would be of no benefit. I remained on the injections for about 2 years and then it was decided my PSA level was low enough I could do without for awhile. My main problem whike on treatment was the hot flashes and fatigue. It's been decided, due to an increase again of my PSA stats that I will probably have to resume treatment once again within a few more months. Has anyone else been in remission for more than 2 years and then suffered a reversal? My problem now is depression after believing I had this disease beaten. I also have heart problems so I don't know which will be the cause of my demise but I'm thinking I'd rather go with the suddeness of heart failure. I'm 78 years old and have been in declining health for 6 years now.Read More Read Less

I will discuss this with my Physician in private Only.

used for endometriosis~ didn't see to help that much& experienced side effects with bad hot flashes & night sweats

My physicians treating me said I had the worse case of Endometriosis they had ever seen. I had to have a partial hysterectomy at 23 yrs of age. I begged them to take my ovaries due to my mother dying of ovarian cancer at just 39 yrs, but he refused. Now due to his decision, I have endometriosis all through out my abdomen. I had to take Lupron injections & radiation txts every 28 days for 10 months. The side affects were horrible and to make matters worse they didn't help. I had to have more surgery. They done a complete hysterectomy, removed several adhesions from endometriosis from my bladder, intestions, organs, etc. and the nightmare still was not over. The oncologist told me I had to do more Luron txts; but the 3 month txts this time. What would I recommend to other women: DO NOT TAKE!! They do not help. They destroy bone, cause migraines, and joint pain and do not cure endometriosis as promised. All it does is drain your wallet and health! Read More Read Less

After some very painful and heavy periods that would last over 20 days, I have been diagnosed with rather large fibroids. I researched the Lupron Depot before agreeing to take the 3 month injection. Two days after taking the shot I began to bleed. I am experiencing my body temperature being a lot warmer than usual but that is the only side effect. I don't have mood swings and I sleep well at night. I have no more pain however I have been bleeding very lightly for 20 days now. Today makes 3 weeks since taking the shot and I am praying the bleeding stops. I'm certain the Lupron is working because there is no pain and no heavy bleeding. Read More Read Less

hot flashes were many and often. These got better after 9 months. new back pain not sure if it came form lupron or cancer. I wish there was another drug but options are limited.