User Reviews for Lupron Depot (3 month) intramuscular

I just started using it about three weeks ago. Thus far I have had no ill effects.

I'm 24 and was diagnosed with endo 5 years ago. 2 laps done and have been on the shot on and off for 3 years. Huge change in mestration, used to be heavy and painful and last for 2-3 weeks with 1-2 week break before I got my period again. Now I don't even get a period. I still get random pains by my hips but I'd rather deal with random pain opposed to everyday throbbing sharp pains. My side effects:Gained about 50 lbs in the last 3 years, somewhat moody, some joint pain on and off, hot flashes, very tired, bra size went up 2 full cup sizes. The side effect really suck but I'd rather have all of them opposed to being in pain and running out of blood from having such a long heavy period all the time. Read More Read Less

After a radical prostatectomy my PSA increased somewhat. My Dr said there maybe some stray cancer cells present. I took the 3 month injection 09/01/09 and my life has been pure misery since. I have been a paraplegic for 25 years and this medication robbed me of most of my muscle strength. The bone pain in areas where I had no sensation is getting unbearable. The pain has caused my changes in mood and interaction with friends and family. The worst problem has been the memory loss. It was real bad about 2 months after the injection. Has improved somewhat but still causing a lot of problems. These are causing a snowball effect with depression. My ability to sleep soundly has disappeared due to constant pain.Read More Read Less

I am 61 been on lupron 10 years psa starting to rise now but I have lived longer than expected and psa is still low at 0.21 but rising, still have hot flashes I had hoped my psa would stay undectable but it didn't.

The first time I had a Lupron injection was back in 2003, before I had my surgery to remove fibroids. I had hot flashes, but it worked and I didn't have my period for three months prior to surgery. Now it's 2010 and I'm tired of the heavy periods that leave me tired and drained. I was given another Lupron injection ( thinking it would work like it did before )to stop my cycles until I had my hysterectomy. Nope, my cycle is right on schedule in-spite of the Lupron and the only saving grace is that I will have my surgery in several weeks. I have had heavy cycles for years ( most of my life )and I am no where near menopause at the age of 47. I'm disappointed that the Lupron injection didn't work this time, but people should keep in mind that that it might work and that it might not. Someone posted about having RA ( rheumatoid arthritis ) I don't know if the Lupron caused this, but I am also being treated for RA, which was diagnosed about 2 years ago. My mother had arthritis as well, so I really don't know if the RA is contributed to the Lupron or just genetics. I'm glad to hear that the injection is working for some and to the poor souls who don't have insurance to cover it....it is VERY expensive. I had a 20 dollar co-pay, but my insurance was billed over 2,000 dollars. I'm sure they adjusted the amount they paid, but it was still expensive non the less. Read More Read Less

i have been dealing with endometreosis for quite some time now i have been to d.s and tried all the birth control none of them helped im 26 years old and i have been thrown into medical medipause. i have had a laproscopic for the removal of cysts and then three months later i had a hysterectomy with 1/2 oophraectomy removal of 1 ovary but the pain was still there so my gyn put me on the shot with a hormone and i feel fine thank you depo luprona and hormone pill

I was diagnosed with endometrosis and had laproscopy as well. They put me on the injection and also told me the side effects. I can not deal with the hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and not being able to get the adequate rest. I am also having some abdominal pain and nothing seems to help ease the pain except for BC Powder. I can't take many of those because it will eat away the lining of my stomach. The next time I go to the doctor, I'm just going to have to request for them to take out the tissue and my ovary, I can't keep living like this. It's a horrible feeling to have this continuously happen every night/day. Read More Read Less

I choose Lupron over surgical removal of my ovaries, for now. This will shrink them and keep the estrogen away; breast cancer left me with concerned. All the side effects are TOUGH, yet managable. I always wasnted to be warm, and now, Boy! am I ever. None are severe enough to discourage me and thank God there was an option. I just put one foot in front of the other and get moving. Its good to know the side effects of hot flashes, chills, joint aches,and head aches may subside.

I suffered with endometriosis for 9 years and no birth control pills or medications ever helped with the pain. I would end up in the emergency room for stronger treatment all to end up with a high bill. I found a wonderful doctor who performed a laparoscapy with laser and removed the endometriosis. 1 month before surgery I started the Lupron shot and received 2 all together over 6 months. I did get hot flashes often but it's been a year since surgery and I have had no problems since.

I'm 5 years after lupron treating fibroid tumor . Menopause at 42 years old.I'm now 48.My life is so bad.I can't use my hands,my legs an back hurt so bad the muscle on both sides of ribs are so tight I cry all the time.My husband can't understand all day long and half the night he has to rub my back and legs.I found out I have sugar last june.found out this week I have R A.We need to contact Senator's congressmen, and the President if we can..This drug need's taken off the market!To many of us with the same problems..WHAT EVER YOU DO DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG!!!Read More Read Less

Being treated for Stave IV metastatic breast cancer, peri-menopausal, receiving shots to decrease estrogen levels. I have not had any problems with the shot itself. Hot flashes and night sweats are expected and welcomed as good signs of decreasing estrogen, so the drug is doing it's job well!

I was dianosed with endrometerios and i took this drug i took two shots and i really didnt feel much of the side effects except the heat falshes , yet it didnt stop my cycle there were days when i was heavy bleeding and others mild bleeding dont know if this is normal or not but it was not comfortable at all as now i just get bleeding with no pain and unexpected and have to wear pads every single day

I took this drug for the dx of Stage IV Endo after surgery. The drug did what it was suppose to, it stopped my cycles, therefore shutting off the estrogen for the endo to grow. But, I contine to have severe pain along with the side effects: hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, blurred vision, shortness of breath. I also got dizzy from time to time right after the getting each shot. The night sweats and hot flashes were the worst of the side effects. I didn't sleep much from the night sweats and some of the time I would just wake up in the middle of the night for no reason wide awake and had trouble going back to sleep. I don't know if I would do it again or not. The pain has improved a little with the combo of surgery and Lupron. I had my last shot 12-28-09 and the side effects are still continuing.Read More Read Less

i have stage 4 endo & the side effects not mentioned affected me terribly. look forward to chest pains & higher blood pressure on top of all the other stuff they do tell you. i do not agree this is for everyone b/c it is not a cure & you're realistically only should take it no longer than a year b/c of the damage it (lupron) does.

I use it for fibroid uterus and it has done everything it was suppos to do the price is very high I have to save in advance prior to my injections I feel so much better when I take the shot.

After reading the reviews I did not want to take this drug. It took me months of speaking with my doctor and husband before I decided to go for it. I have endometriosis, i've had 2 laparoscopic surgeries in the last 3 years. Im taking Lupron Depot 11.25 mg injection + Add-back and I FEEL GREAT! I have no more pain. After several months I still haven't noticed any side effects, I am going about my life better than before.

I took the 3 month lupron twice. I got all the side effects i read about but the worst was how mad it made me all the time. I took my last shot of lupron in july and it is December now. I just now got my period. I took the lupron because my endometriosis made my periods unbearable. The period i just had was not near as painful as i rememebered my periods being so that must mean the lupron helped. I would recommend using lupron but only if completely necessary. It was ery hard to get through the past six months and not something i would want to do again. Read More Read Less

The headaches and bone aches are the worst. I am 17 and have felt like a 70 yr old woman. Im always tired and grouchy and i would not reccomend this to anyone with an active lifestyle.

This is my first time using lupron. I must admit that I do not like taking Meds. especially hormones. But I had no choice, my situation was dire! I bled profously each month and I was drained!! I'm close to the 3rd month of using Lupron and I'm ok. Thank God!!

My side effects: hot flashes (of course), head aches, joint pain, hair loss (not sure if the shot is the cause but am not on any other meds) cramping, bloating, swelling, abdominal discomfort, super tired with out ability to sleep. I am 28 years old have known about my endo for 10 years. I tried many treatments and this was one of them. I first took it in june of 2008 for 6 months. I got extremely depressed and had a hard time getting off the couch(lexipro helped) My period didnt stop and i had a ton of side effects swore i would never do it again. in April of this year I had my 2nd lap and hystoscopy my endo had spread badly and the scar tissue from the first surgery fused my intestines to my abdominal wall so it had to be seporated. they told me because i had just been all cleaned out the shot would be more effective... the first 1 month shot i had my cycle, on the 3 month shot... first month i had cycle, 2nd month none all side effects increased, 3rd (this month) my cycle is back with a vengance... idk what to think or why i keep trying this stuff I guess I just realy realy want something anything to work.. but this doesnt, not for me. I envy those of you who it has worked for but am happy for you. Read More Read Less