User Reviews for Lupron subcutaneous

I was put on Lupron as an alternative to taking birth control pills. I was on it for 6 months and was going to be switched to Depro, which after reading reviews,I have decided not to take. My side effects have been hot flashes and changing to extremely cold, night hot sweats, insomnia, fatigue, some moodiness,and loss of ability to have orgasms regularly. I also realized that I did have bad breath which may be a side effect, I read it on someone else's review and thought of the correlation. I was previously diagnosed with endometriosis but was later told that I didn't have it, but I did have abdominal pain which the Lupron helped. Also, no cycle for 6 weeks, that was GREAT! Other than the negative side effects, which I just tolerated, I think that if it is effective for you or will improve your condition, then take it, but not long. I was told 4-6 months is the limit. Now, I guess it's back to dealing with the fibroids and the symptoms that will occur from them.Read More Read Less

I am taking this med due to endometriosis. My abdominal pain has decreased substantially. The side effects that I am having are no more than were warned prior to use. I am experiencing depression but honestly with the severe pain prior to treatment created depression as well. Fatigue and hot flashes which again were all issues prior to use as well. This drug is a phenomenal medication that has saved many of lives for those suffering with cancer. Yes it comes with side effects as all medications do. The great thing is that we are made aware of the possible side effects so that we and our families know what to watch for. The side effects may last months but are usually not long lasting compared to the on going pain and misery most suffer without treatment. I also want to point out that this course of treatment is an OPTION for an individual to choose after considering all options set forth infront of them. It is not forced it is merely an option that 8 out of 10 times is the best choice. As for the osteo issues they have preventatives used along with the lupron to help counteract that side effect. We all have an individual choice you shouldn't be able to make it for me just as I can't make it for you. STOP blaming the drug it has ALWAYS had the possibility of the side effects as does aspirin. Read More Read Less

4 1/2 yrs after da Vinci radical prostatectomy PSA started to rise from <0.01 to 0.5 to 0.9 (possible mis-read as it was 0.6 a day or two after the 3 month shot a month ago. Now after the first month it is down to <0.01 with another test in a month just prior to probably starting radiation. Injection was below and behind hip (side of buttock). Next day it felt like a bad bruise but no pain after 3 or 4 days. Only symptom seems to be occasional hot flashes but I am California and it has really hot for several weeks! Also prescribed, in parallel, daily tablet of 1x 50mg Bicalutamide.Read More Read Less

Libido is gone, am tired, joints ache,muscles hurt,hot flashes.

Day three (for IVF) and I've been having wild mood swings and depression--NOT me at all! I'm worried and am going to talk to my Dr about stopping it. Not worth it.

I have had right side pain Doctors said I have Endometrois really bad periods.started me on Lupron within 2 weeks bleeding stopped and pain went away.

My doctor suggested Lupron therapy for 3 months to help treat my endometriosis, before doing IVF. I am going on my third month of Lupron injections and I feel great. My husband was extremely skeptical of the drug at first because he was reading everyone's reviews online. He thought taking the Lupron was not worth the side-effects. To be honest, the only side-effect I'm having are hot flashes and they're not bad at all. (It's also the middle of winter in northern Wisconsin, so it's actually nice to be hot sometimes!) I would suggest if you have concerns about the drug, to speak with your doctor. My doctor told me that there are other medications that can be prescribed if you have negative side-effects from Lupron. I definitely think it's worth taking.Read More Read Less

Lupron makes me weak to the point where I cannot walk more than 100 paces. I get out of breath doing the simplest household things. It's hard for me to stand for more than 20 minutes. When I accidentally miss the Lupron shot, I feel strong and can walk much further and do many simple chores without tiring. My attitude is improved; I am more optimistic and cheerful. I dislike the drug intensely but it keeps my PSA down to about 24. I seem to have no other choice. I want to stop it but if I do I know my bone mets will increase. I am trying to work out a schedule where I don't have to get the Elgard every 4 weeks. Perhaps every 6 weeks would work as well. I am extremely sensitive to meds and take much lower doses than prescribed of many other meds and they work as well. I will reduce the Elgard to every 5 weeks and then every 6 weeks and perhaps every 7 weeks if my PSA doesn't go much higher.Read More Read Less

I've been taking the six month injections for three years now. Same day of my diagnosis was first injection. Hot sweats is only side-effect of any significance. PSA has been <.01 since after seeds and external radiation. I attribute the great PSA to Lupron.

Leuprolide Acetate injection,? 3 month shot of Lupron shut my body down for months. I almost died from it. I experienced over 25 serious side effect from it including Anaphylaxis shock, heart rate at 41 bpm, severe rib pain and more. It took a year of my life away and I still had the cyst on my ovary. I went to a gynecologist who studies natural medicine and I got rid of the cyst, I still have all my parts and I didn't almost die from it! My endometriosis is cleared up without surgery or drugs.

I was presecribed this after having surgery to remove major endometriosis adhesions. Did OK for first month shot but after 2nd injection, started having anxiety and developed depression. My dr blew these side effects off as unrelated to the Lupron-had me thinking it was my imagination until I got online and reread the possible common side effects. EVerything I was experiencing WAS listed. I would caution anyone considering this treatment. For me, the treatment was FAR worse than the actual condition! Am not using any more and would not recommend!Read More Read Less

Side Effects with headache and mood (depression). Had some funky dreams too. Overall did work so can't complain other than NOT liking needles.

I cannot say that this drug has been effective because I am just in the beginning stages of my infertility treatment. However, the only side effect I seem to be experiencing is fatigue and as of recently, heartburn. I was very nervous about injecting a medication into myself, but I found it very simple to do and I was not sore from it either. I have been happy with my experience overall.

I am on day 3 of a 14 day cycle of lupron for an ivf cycle. so far I've noticed a bit more hair loss, and it burns a little with mild itchiness that goes away. I'm glad it's sub-q and not IM...it's not intolerable but wish there was a patch for it!

I have almost run my complete course on this drug, i have had the night sweats, and hot flashes, megace took care of that, cancer is gone thanks to external Radiation. i have suffered 4 heart attacks, some heart damage, and arterio-sclerosis,Since starting the treatment possible connection? I do not know. since my Cancer was Very aggressive, very Advanced, Inoperable, I think it was a fair swap they give me 5-7 more years, before recurrence or metastisation

I am on the 3 month injection of Lupron and I'm doubtful that I will do another 3 month. The side effects for me is: vaginal itching, dryness, spotting, bad breath, weight loss/ loss of appetite, extreme fatigue, severe headache, palpitations, depression, sore throat, mild acne, groin pain, pain in shoulder, legs and lower back, eye puffiness, frequent urination,insomnia, HORRIBLE hot flashes, night sweats, mild fevers,tongue and lip quivering. I felt like at one point my G-spot was numbed during sex. I have moderate endometriosis and was never able to carry a baby to term in the past. I am 34 and single and was worried that I may never conceive. I would get ovarian cysts in my left ovary and severe period pain. I am beginning to think I made a big mistake. I am praying I feel better in June.Read More Read Less

I have experienced a lot of fatigue, a headache lasting a couple days, an upset stomach/diarrhea in the evenings, and mildood swings.No symptoms that were major and nothing that made me want to stop taking the mediciation. It is part of my IVF cycle/treatment and I will only need to be on this medication for about 10-15 days. 3-4