Lupron Side Effects

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  1. link Ceila
    Lupron horror stories, panic attack, hot flashes, endometriosis, weight gain
    I am 32 years old and have a 10 year history of endometriosis. I am on my 3rd shot of Lupron (once a month for 6 months) and have been doing great. About 10 minutes after the shot, I get really flush and then it goes away as fast as it came on. I hav - 76% more...
    Ceila- over a year ago - 8 Replies - in Lupron
  2. link Tallygirl
    Hello Ladies, I am 28, diagnosed with Endo in September 09 after a Lap for a cyst removal. The doctor said it was really bad, and cleaned out all of the scar tissue and implants that he could, but strongly recommended Lupron for me starting the month - 93% more...
    Tallygirl- over a year ago
  3. link Kwhit
    Lupron hysteroscopic myomectomy, memory issues, treatment goal, memory loss, vaginal dryness
    I was given Lupron for two months to shrink fibroids before having a hysteroscopic myomectomy at 40 years old. The sides effects I was aware of were hot flashes and vaginal dryness. However, I experienced memory loss noticeable immediate after receiv - 85% more...
    Kwhit- over a year ago - in Lupron
  4. link Jadejean
    Lupron clue word, mood swing, scary time, health boards, vaginal dryness
    ok, so I am 28yrs old just had my lap for endo on October 1 and my doctor has recommended lupron, and am going to be getting the med in a week to 2weeks,but after reading this I am soooooooooo scared to even get near this med. Its like you either tak - 71% more...
    Jadejean- over a year ago - 7 Replies - in Lupron
  5. link Hopeful2218
    Hi, yes Lupron is a super scary drug...but if taken with Addback Therapy (which any knowledgeable doc would prescrible with Lupron, those who don't prescribe it are NOT good docs) is very beneficial, with Addback Therapy there is less than 2% of wome - 82% more...
    Hopeful2218- over a year ago
  6. link Mykids3
    Lupron scary adventure, joint pain, migraine, hair loss, appetite
    I am suppose to get my fourth shot tomorrow!!I have been experiencing a lot of I am get hot flashes,vaginal dryness really bad, increased appetite,night sweats,and weight gain,last one that has been horrible to deal with is my severe headaches.I am 2 - 56% more...
    Mykids3- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Lupron
  7. link Wilsonm10
    Lupron vaginal dryness, menstrual cycles, blood count, motrin, sex drive
    I was injected with Lupron and the shot last for three months. I had the shot in order to stop my periods to increase my blood count for surgery to remove fibroids. The first two weeks, I spent having a very light cycle. I'm 2 1/2 months in and haven - 69% more...
    Wilsonm10- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Lupron
  8. link Lnbinion
    Lupron ablity, abilty, unbearable pain, sugery, endo
    ok, so I am 28yrs old just had my second lap for endo and my doctor has recommended lupron, after reading this I am soooooooooo scared to even get near this med. Its like you either take this with the hope of saving fertility and no pain..or not and - 66% more...
    Lnbinion- over a year ago - 11 Replies - in Lupron
  9. link Emilee1212
    Ask your doctor about receiving Norethendrone. You can take that daily along with the Lupron injection and it is supposed to lessen the chances of having the side effects. I am on my second trial of Lupron and so far the side effects are completely d - 70% more...
    Emilee1212- over a year ago
  10. link Lizzyliz
    Lupron severe mood swings, vaginal dryness, night sweats, hot flashes, endo
    I have been on Lupron for almost four years for my endo. I have yet to get my period but have to say that while on the shot I had hot flashes, severe mood swings, and night sweats. All of the symptoms came in cycles and for the most part I felt great - 51% more...
    Lizzyliz- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Lupron
  11. link Alliev
    Lupron uncontrollable anger, breast pain, anxiety attacks, vaginal dryness, hot flashes
    I began the three month Lupron shot about 2 weeks ago. After about a week I began to notice that I was having some side effects that I was not made aware that could even be possible. It wasn't just vaginal dryness and hot flashes. I was having a very - 77% more...
    Alliev- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Lupron
  12. link Kharistas
    Lupron drip sweat, anxiety attacks, weight train, mood swings, drinking alcohol
    I was absolutely miserable on lupron. It all started with a softball sized cyst on my L. ovary that burst and landed me in the hospital from the pain. I didn't even know it was there! The Dr. went in to take it out with the scope, and told me that I - 85% more...
    Kharistas- over a year ago - in Lupron
  13. link Davism
    Lupron lack of sex drive, breast changes, high blood pressure, lack of sex, vaginal dryness
    Hi...I'm glad I found this sight! I don't recommend Lupron; I think its bad side effects outweigh its good ones. I only took one 3-month shot of Lupron in July of '07. I had horrible hot flashes...which I was told to expect, but the vaginal dryness, - 57% more...
    Davism- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Lupron
  14. link Dbestmom227
    3rd shot - doing okay
    I am on my 3rd shot of Lupron ...taking it for heavy bleeding.severe endometriosis and erratic periods. I have had numerous laparoscopies and a laparatomy. After the first two shots I was wary to take the 3rd shot, but I am feeling a little better no - 71% more...
    Dbestmom227- over a year ago - in Lupron
  15. link Sencooper
    Lupron endometriosis, hot flashes, blood sugar, vaginal dryness, blood pressure
    I was diagnosed with Stage IV Endometriosis, so my doctor prescribed me Lupron for 6 months, also add-back therapy for hot flashes and calsium for bone. I have gained 30 pounds since I got the Lupron, I was constantly craved for sugar and carb, it ma - 57% more...
    Sencooper- over a year ago - in Lupron
  16. link Tomsonegirl
    Lupron vaginal dryness, mood swings, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats
    I started on Lupron in January 2006 and took my last injection on June 27. I was taking Lupron for endometerosis. I had the hot flashes which were horrible, mood swings and insomnia, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. Lupron brochures states you do n - 48% more...
    Tomsonegirl- over a year ago - in Lupron
  17. link Ronjaybecca
    Lupron hot flashes, severe headaches, arms and legs, fibromyalgia, non existent
    This is the drug from hell! Nothing really happened after my first one-month shot, just a few mild hot flashes. My doctor had wanted to give me the three-month shot, but I insisted on the one-month to see how my body reacted. A month later I was give - 91% more...
    Ronjaybecca- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Lupron
  18. link Elizabethphd
    Lupron cause blood clots, memory loss, shoulder pain, vaginal dryness, night sweats
    I am in my fifth injection and I feel: hot flashes, night sweats, back and shoulder pain, vaginal dryness, diminished libido, memory loss, diminished concentration, depression. My doctor wants that I take Aygestin but I have fear because I read that - 9% more...
    Elizabethphd- over a year ago - in Lupron
  19. link Jen826
    Lupron decreased sex drive, my wits, wits end, vaginal dryness, sleeping troubles
    I am on my eighth month of lupron and have experienced all of the aforementioned side effects including vaginal dryness, decreased sex drive, moodiness, hot flashes and insomnia. I received my eighth shot about a week ago and I am feeling extremely a - 75% more...
    Jen826- over a year ago - in Lupron
  20. link Cj3375
    Lupron depo prevera, laproscopic surgery, endomitriosis, vaginal dryness, hot flashes
    hi ive finished using lupron i completed a full 6 months went on depo prevera then did a retreatment of one 3minth shot. my side effects were as follows mostly hot flashes moodiness lack of appitite and vaginal dryness but the treatment worked good f - 59% more...
    Cj3375- over a year ago - in Lupron
  21. link Jtomanek
    Lupron liver enzymes, memory loss, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, tyroid
    hot flashes, vaginal dryness, no libido, memory loss tyroid trouble, cholesterol doubled in 5 months, gained weight, liver enzymes increased, etc.
    Jtomanek- over a year ago - in Lupron
  22. link Bibigigi09
    Lupron vaginal wetness, extreme fatigue, sex bomb, alarm fire, vaginal dryness
    I am 28 and on my second course of lupron for endometriosis, and I cant stand the bouts of extreme fatigue, my body gets so weak and my eyelids feel like bricks, and it is soo hard for me to get out of bed in the morning....I also have been experienc - 64% more...
    Bibigigi09- over a year ago - in Lupron
  23. link Babydaliam67
    LUPRON NIGHTMARE
    Hi I've been on and off lupron for 2 years.. I have thorasic endo (lung) ...I've had 7 shots at 3.75 and the last one Dec 2002 at 11.25. I've had and still continue with the hot flashes bone joint and muscle pain.. Cant sleep, panic attacks vaginal d - 60% more...
    Babydaliam67- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Lupron
  24. link Cassie816
    Lupron dull headache, breast reduction, b cup, vaginal dryness, hot flashes
    I've been on Lupron for one month now, I've had terrible hot flashes, a constant dry, dull headache, vaginal dryness, bouts of nausea, terrible insomnia and my breasts have gone down one full cup size. (And I was only a B-Cup to begin with!! - has an - 13% more...
    Cassie816- over a year ago - in Lupron
  25. link Guest204
    Lupron tah bso, hot flashes, menopause symptoms, endometriosis, lupon
    Hot flashes, hot flashes and did I mention Hot Flashes!!!They were the worst! I had my TAH-BSO three weeks ago today, and I have not yet experienced the hot flashes like I had on Lupon. I was on it for 6 months, had all the menopause symptoms... hot - 59% more...
    Guest204- over a year ago - in Lupron
  26. link Guest204
    Lupron lupron injections, severe pms, total hysterectomy, premarin, decreased libido
    Obviously Lupron isn't right for everyone, but I have a positive experience with it to report. Initial (normal and expected) moodiness for approximately one week after each injection. Hot Flashes (treated with Premarin). Insomnia (again, treated with - 65% more...
    Guest204- over a year ago - in Lupron
  27. link Vw151
    Lupron swollen neck glands, memory loss, ankle swelling, vaginal dryness, night sweats
    headaches, bone/joint pain, swollen neck glands, ankle swelling, hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, vaginal dryness, memory loss, diziness
    Vw151- over a year ago - in Lupron