User Reviews for Lupron Depot (3 month) intramuscular

I have severe endometriosis, and this was my Drs last try at keeping me from getting a hysterectomy...as I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year. The first 3 months on the shot I had the normal symptoms that I expected, i.e. hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, reduced sex drive...however, in the last 2 weeks...month 5 of being on the shot...I have had a massive headache for 13 days now that nothing can get rid of, I can sleep...ended up spending a few nights on the couch to try not to wake my husband up while I tossed and turned ALL NIGHT! My blood pressure sky rocketed and then went back down and back up again. Shortness of breath. I have had severe neck, shoulder, and back pain...going to see a chiropractor tomorrow. Pains in my hands, swelling of my hands...painful swelling. Had I done a little more research and read a few more reviews before getting the shot, I never would have. Yes, I have not had a single endometriosis pain in 5 months and that is fantastic, but from what I have read recently it seems as though they are only going to be worse once I stop the Lupron. At this point I am a little disappointed that my Dr even prescribed such a nasty little drug!Read More Read Less

I am a 36year old women last year had surgery to remove fiborid tumor,my doc discoverd i had endometriosis so am now on 3month shot i just had my shot a few days ago the only side effects i had after the shot was headaches,The following day i had some cramping but nothing else.It seemed to help me with not having Hot flashes,yet this is my first shot so will see what happens next month. My advice I drink plenty of fluids even when i feel like i dont want to get up i do, workout, do a little walking and things will be fine. Good luck! LadiesRead More Read Less

I had very minimal side effects from the medicine. I was on it for 12 months for endo and have now been off it for 6 months. I finally had my first period last week and it was worse than before. On top of that, I went to the ER because the pain was so bad and they said i was pregnant. Has anyone heard of this drug causing a false positive on a pregnancy test?

brought my PSA, to .1 Hot flashes for 8 months - 12-20 a day

Ladies i know how you feel about the side effects of the shot. I have endometriosis, the doc used this as my first treatment after my surgery. It helped a little while i was getting the shot. The side effects of this was worst for me then the pain of the endo. I am almost out of options to do to help with the pain. my boyfriend left me because he can't deal with the emotional roller coaster that i have been on. so if there is any one that has suggestions please i am begging you help me. i have been on 4 different medications. i am desperate, i don't want a hysterectomy yet i am only 33. Read More Read Less

It knocked mt PSA reading down from 900 to point 4 in a matter of a couple of months. Along with Casadex 50mg

I have been on this drug for 9 months now. The doctor says I'm getting no better but I am getting no worse. The lack of energy, hot flashes, and chills are really bad at times.

I recently had a laprascopy and a d&c due to having severe endometriosis. I just had the Lupron shot on Friday. I am already having muscle spasms, battling sleep, chills, sweats, etc....I was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia earlier this year and with the shot, I feel like this is bringing all of the fibro symptons back! I finally had that under control until I started having major cramping and bleeding (even though I was on the pill). I want to go ahead with the hysterectomy, but due to my age, I have to go through this first. After all that I have reasearched on several websites, I will not due another shot. This one is a 3 month, so I am not sure how the next few months will be. I am ready to get through this and get better. I have 2 kids and would rather have the hysterectomy and get back to feeling "normal". I am still having a lot of pain and it's very difficult to have my dr understand that I am not seeking pain pills, just want something to help make me comfortable and get through work and try to spend time with my family without complaining of how much pain I am in. Giving birth to my kids was not as bad as this! Please do all the research you can and stick to your guns if you don't want to take it! Make your doctor listen! Read More Read Less

I've had endo for over 15 years/ 3 laperoscopies- I would say a severe case. I have been on long term pain mngmnt for it as well just to function at my job. It took my doc almost a year to convince me on this shot. I admit it did what it was intended to do. I only did the 3 month shot - which should've worn off in the last 2 wks or so. I'm back on Lybrel - year round BCP now - due to the shot side effects. I have a new found side effect for menopausal women who don't have the choice to stop side effects. The name "hot flash" doesn't do it justice. Feeling your being microwaved from the inside out and not knowing how long it will last - excruciating! It can't be good for your body to have such dramatic constant body temp spikes. It's like you can't regulate your temp. After reading your stories I am now able to link the other side effects - swelling, migraines as I am weaning off, mood swings/less sex drive. Anxiety for sure - If your taking this to treat long term endo - I'm sure you agree it's worth it if done short term to stop the pain & bleeding, not to mention the literal damage you do to your femal organs EVERY time you cycle. I use to think after I have kids I want a hysterectomy so I don't have to deal w/ endo nemore. I now know that I will do whatever it takes to supress my cycles and keep my plumbing as long as possible so that I don't have these hot flashes!! Your stories have helped me immensely and I hope my story will someone also. Hang in there - keep in mind why your on it, and know that (for the most part) your doc is doing this because the side effects beneficially outweigh the condition for your overall health and well being. Good luck to all :) Read More Read Less

I was bing treated for endometreosis. I was put on lupron for a year. When initially put on the shot, i did experience the hormone spike. Then the drop. Mood swing and alot of hot flashes. I am satisfied with the fact that I wasn't in pain during the treatment, no sharp endo pains, severe cramping or painful intercourse. However I have been off treatment for 3 months now and I am already having some pains again. I have been put on the pill for those 3 months. I have had cramps every period, and through the entire period. This last time the cramps have continued for 5 days after my period was over. I do know there is no cure and that the endo will always come back, but I was hoping it would be a little longer.Read More Read Less

Mild depression,night sweats,lack of energey and low labito.

My ob-gyn gave me the shot to stop my period. I took the one for 3 months, 11.25 mg. It did nothing for me but trouble : Headaches, no sleeping, cramps, over emotional, mood swings, hot flashes. I just couldn't take all the side effects. I was so tired all the time, weak in my arms. I felt like a 80 yr old women w/ mood swing out of control. I had a break down for no reason at all. I don't think anyone should take this shot. The horror of the exerience is worse than medcations I have ever had to try & help me. Read More Read Less

My doctor recommended this drug as a treatment for my numerous fibroids and prolonged/extremely heavy, painful periods (I had been having a light,constant flow for 6 months interspersed with weeks of heavy, painful flow). I was very hesitant to try this drug after reading the reviews on this site. But I decided I could not continue on living the way I was and went for it. I could not be happier! After two weeks, my period FINALLY stopped. It has been a month and a half since my 1st injection and the only side-effect I've had is occasional, mild hot flashes.Read More Read Less

For years I had excruciating menstrual pain. Late last year I was told I have endometriosis. I had a laparoscopy early February but to my surprise I still had horrible pain. My OBGYN suggested lupron. I am always tired, moody, super sensitive, extra emotional, become depressed at times, have constant headaches, experience hot flashes day and night constantly (to the point of no sleep!), gained weight and sex drive is gone! The pill given to reduce side effects only effects hot flashes. DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG. Do your research and you will find may articles about the long term effects and the may lawsuits filed against this drug.Read More Read Less

Yes I have hot flashes and night sweats where I wake up soaked, but it is nothing compaired to the horrible cramping and pain I had before I went on this. I was diagnosed with adenomyosis and was in so much pain that I couldn't work. I am only 24 and didn't want to have a hysterectomy, other than living with the pain, this medication was my only choice. I hardly have any pain at all anymore. It has really helped me.

The hot flashes are sometimes unbearable. I enjoy not having a monthly cycle. My blood iron levels have gotten better since I started with the injection.

Thanks to all previous reviewers-it's not just me! I took 3 months of injections to slow my extremely heavy periods and to shrink numerous large fibroid tumors. This treatment was an option given to me since my doctor would not give me a hysterectomy while on blood thinners. I have experienced those overwhelming hot flashes (where you're burning up from the inside out), night sweats/chills (causing insomnia and extreme fatique), unbelieveable pain and swelling in the hands, arms, legs, ankles and soles of feet that I walk like an 90 yr old, huge mood swings and deep depression. I experienced unexpected bleeding since the lst shot in June and had to settle for wearing feminine hygiene products every day since as a precaution. I would not recommend that women take this medication (which is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men) to treat "other" coditions due to the side effects. It's too late for me, but maybe someone else will benefit from this information. I now have to suffer through the upcoming months wondering when my cycle will suddenly come back, while continuing to wear precautionary pads to avert another embarrassing moment. Read More Read Less

hot flashes, body aches, sweats