User Reviews for Lupron Depot (3 month) intramuscular

ALMOST IMMEDIATELY REDUCED MY PSA TO UNDER 0.5. tHIS, AFTER SURGERY AND RADIATION FOR PROSTATE CANCER.

I am only 19 and have been on lupron depot for 6 months, at first my experience was horrible. My dotor wanted to say my problems were just muscle spasms. But i decided to have the surgey anyway. What do you know I have endometriosis. he prescribed me lupron without giving me anything to help out with the hot flashes. I was extremley emotional, couldnt sleep, severe mood swings and hot flashes. so found a new doctor he prescribed me medication to take with it. And I feel great. Besides feeling tired all the timeRead More Read Less

The side effects can be rough in the beginning, but there are ways to help. Add back therapy has worked wonders for me :) Hot and cold flashes are very slim and other side effects are nonexistant. I highly recommend this drug to anyone who is suffering from endometriosis! I am only 25 and have been living with endometriosis for 10 years, and believe me the shot is worth it! Before Lupron I had 5 laproscopic surgeries for cyst removal, and 1 surgery that resulted in the loss of an ovary, tube, and 25% of my colon.. So, to me its absolutely worth it. But, talk to your doctor about ALL SIDE EFFECTS and PRECAUTIONS while on this drug. My doctor and I discussed Lupron for months before I made my decision. And too often, we let our doctors give us drugs that we don't know what they are for and how to properly use them. Do not be this way about just Lupron, use common sense everytime they write you a prescription! And do research as well. A lot of people on here blame their doctors when the only real person they can blame is themself.Read More Read Less

I have been on Lupron for 4 mths now. My pain is gone my period is gone, I don't mind the flashes, but I am extremely tired and do not sleep well. I do have muscle pain in my leg. Very annoying, especially when trying to sleep.

I had moderate endometriosis and my highly recommended gyn told me to take Lupron to "burn out the endo". She did not warn me about the side effects,however gave me a packet of info which I read.When I went back to get 1st shot she minimized my anxiety and assured me this was great!! I was supposed to have 6 shots but stopped after 3 mos(shots). I now have extreme fatigue,depression, and have now been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I would not have blamed the drug had I not read about all the possible side effects in another book about endometriosis. It recommend getting a bone scan after treatment with Lupron and told a story of a 20-ish woman with the bones of a 60 yr old.And that was the tip of the side effect iceberg!!The big problem with Lupron for endo is that there are not enough docs who care enough to find the disease in a laparoscopy so they do the drug route to save themselves time.If you have endo read from the endo organizations sites and learn about your options and the few true endo experts before making any decision. I would rather give myself a hysterectomy than touch Lupron again!!Read More Read Less

I started Lupron therapy in April for my impending myomectomy this July and the first and 2nd months were hell. Lost of hot flashes, then came the cold flashes/chills and the night sweats. The first month there was injection site pain, headaches. Fatigue has continued as I was severely anemic.Anemia has gotten better as I haven't had a cycle since January but now in the third month I seem to experiencing an actual period even though I am on both Lupron AND an oral hormone with estrogen because my Doc says lupron can cause bone loss as it has no estrogen in it.. Yeah I'm all screwed up! Anyway, I was wonderin gif anyone has experienced hairloss. I believe I am and it's not due to low iron because I am PUMPED up on that stuff! I think Lupron has a lot of good and bad things associated with it. I'll be glad when the whole ordeal is over....Read More Read Less

I HAD MY FIRST SHOT ALMOST A MONTH AGO. MY DOCTER GAVE ME A ONE MONTH DOES TO SEE HOW I WILL REACT TO IT BEFOR SHE GIVES ME THE THREE MONTH SHOT.MY MAIN SIDE AFFECT OF COURS HOT FLASHES!!! AND IM SOOO TIRED ALL THE TIME I SLEEP 12 HOURS A DAY AND STILL HAVE TO DRAG MYSELF OUT OF BED. ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROB? PLEASE TELL ME ITS NOT JUST ME. IM ONLY 24 AND HAVE ENDO!! BUT THANK GOD THE PAIN IS GONE...PLEASE TELL ME THEIRS NOT MORE TO COME.

5 years later I am almost completely disabled from Lupron, It has ruined my life. I was better off having endo. I now have chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, insomnia, muscle tremors and weakness, daily headaches, digestion problems,back pain, chest pain, etc. I am not the only one also. Go to yahoo forums and look at "victims of lupron" there are many women reporting long term side effects after using this drug. This drug was never meant for women. It was designed to treat prostate cancer in men. I wish I had known before as I never would have taken it. I ended up having to have a hysterectomy anyway. I wish the Dr.s would have listened to me back then and allowed me to have the surgery instead of trying Lupron. It is pure poison!!Read More Read Less

I have had head-akes alot but this medication has helped with my endometosis.

I had my first lupron injection for prostate cancer in February. 2 1/2 months later im having hot flashes constantly. I still have energy to do most active activities. but my sexual feelings have declined. Im also getting radiation treatments.

I just had my second 3 month shot of lupron and it has really helped all of my symptoms of severe bleeding, clotting and cramping. I haven't had a cycle since starting this and I haven't had to miss any days of work due my cycle problem since. The only symptom I am having is alternating between severe hot flashes and cold flashes. They both last for hours at a time. Neither my Gyno or my family doctor advised me about any of the side effects so I was totally unprepared. I can honestly say Lupron has really helped me out. The hot and cold flashes only lasted for 2-3 weeks lsat time so I am hoping for the same this time. Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed with endometriosis 5 years ago. After several doctors and two laperscopies to burn off the endo, there was still no relief. In fact, it got worse. I am just coming off of the lupron after a year. My pain went completely away and I was prepared for the side effects thanks to by doctor. Hot flashes and low sex drive were my biggest problems. Surprisingly, it did wonders for my anxiety and depression. I'm a MUCH happier person on Lupron than off. In coming off the Lupron, I have sever mood swings, cry for no reason. I am not looking forward to getting my period back.Read More Read Less

My urologist d/ced its use. My question is: how long will the "hot flashes" continue? Am unable to find an answer to this.

This medicine does have side effects that i believe decrease over time; none severe enough for me to discourage use. I have found relief from every symptom of fibroids and severe anemia... although I am almost sure the relief is too temporary. I believe that some of my symptoms were hotflashes, interrupted sleep- continues, fatigue, irritability... but the me before this shot was just tired of whay i had to go through each and every day. Comparing symptoms of the fibroids and the lupron... the shot is more tolerableRead More Read Less

I am 25. I was diagnosed with moderate/severe endrometreosis after undergoing exploratory surgery for my abdominal pain. I have been using Lupron for about 7 months. I do have excessive hot flashes, mood swings, and lowered sex drive, just like during menopause. I was prepared for all the side effects because of my doctor. And I would have to say that the temporary side effects are better for me than what I was experiencing (the sudden crippling pain, pain during sex, and worst of all the possibilty that I might not be able to have children.) I am however looking forward to when the hot flashes, mood swings, and lowered sex drive will stop, and I am sure my husband is as well.Read More Read Less

Have had many injections to slow prostate cancer

I used this medication for endometriosis. I just got the first shot two days ago, and I already know that I will not get the second one. The pain I was living with before is way better than the side effects I am going through now. Chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, muscle pain. I feel like every muscle in my body is tearing itself apart and somebody is stabbing me in the chest. I called my dr office and so far, no response. It seems to me like these are some of the side effects they dont tell you about before you get the shot.Read More Read Less

I've never been so hot in my life. The hot flashes are downright overwhelming! When the hot flashes start, I get weak and light-headed, my pulse starts racing and I feel like I'm being smothered. I find it hard to concentrate at work because of the constant onset of the hot flashes. I'm not sleeping well because I'm so hot. I keep on of those gel ice paks on my night stand and usually wake up in the morning with it on my chest. Sadly though, by the time morning comes, the ice pak is no longer cold; it's usually warm to the touch because I'd used it during the course of the night. I also purchased a 'chill pillow' via the internet. I put that one under my pillow or between my mattress and my memory foam topper. It helps when I'm falling asleep, but has the same effect as the chill pillow...by the time I wake up, it's warm to the touch. No more periods though...so far, so that's good. And my fibroids are shrinking so I'm not as uncomfortable in the abdomen area as I was when I started the treatment. GOOD LUCK LADIES!Read More Read Less

My doctor warned me before I took the shot that it would feel like I was in menopause, so he prepared me for it better than what some seem to have been (from reading their posts) However, It's been 5 months since my last injection and I still have not had any cycles yet. Just lots of hot flashes and mood swings. Has any one else not gotten there period back after taking this shot? And for those that did, how long does it take? I was assured by my doctor that I would definately start cycling again, but am becoming very worried. . . . Read More Read Less

This medication had horrible side effects. The hot flashes are very uncomfortable. Also my muscles, joints, and bones have been horribly effected, to the point where I am on long term pain medications. I am also having to limit my physical activites, like having a good work - out at the gym. My last work out session caused me to get a sprain in my general shoulder area, this has happened twice.