Came across an interesting article from the National Women's Health Network about a drug called Lupron that's being used to treat endometriosis, fibroids and as a part of some fertility treatments.
According to the article the drug was originally used to treat prostate cancer in men and can have some side effects in women that include:
*Tingling,
*Headache and migraine,
*Dizziness,
*Severe joint pain,
*Difficulty breathing,
*Chest pain,
*Nausea,
*Depression,
*Emotional instability,
*Dimness of vision,
*Fainting,
Weakness and many, many others.
The makers of the drug say the side effects only last about six months, however. Some women say that's not the case.
Has anyone used this drug? If so, what has been your experience? Would you recommend it?
All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.
Add a Comment44 Comments
Nope--no addiciton issues at all with Lupron.
May 28, 2009 - 11:51pmThis Comment
Great artice and very useful information to share with the readers you can get more information from there as well.
May 18, 2009 - 9:56pmhttp://lahealthandrejuvenation.com/
This Comment
I have used Lupron a several times in the last two years for periods of six months or longer as a treatment for my endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. Aside from the expected side effects resulting from shocking my body into menopause at 21 such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes I suffered far more severe effects as well.... My second time being treated with the monthly Lupron injections I began to develop symptoms of fibromyalgia. Within three months my symptoms were so extreme I was in the hospital and being checked and tested for everything from Lupus to autoimmune diseases; all with no result. It wasn't until I was so desperate in my quest for answers that I began researching everything I could find on the drug and found it can cause severe joint and muscle damage; as well as rapid bone loss. I decided to discontinue my treatment on the drug against my doctors wishes; eventually seeking help from another specialist. Within the first month off the shot I began to feel 21 again and I realized my constant body aches and joint pains began to decrease. I was shocked! Within three months I was nearly one hundred percent. I could walk up and down stairs without help again! There were clearly many negatives associated with the drug Lupron but it should be noted that in a recent laparoscopy I had in March of this year it was confirmed that my endometriosis had regressed greatly (most likely due to the use of Lupron to shut down my estrogen production). I hope this can help to give some readers a better understanding and if nothing less serve as a caution. -Ashley
May 12, 2009 - 11:33amThis Comment
Hi there,
I really appreciate you sharing. I am suffering severely from endometriosis and developing bowel issues as well related to inflammation on the lower intestine :( Im am very scared that I am going to develop chorines disease or one of the many others that are linked to endo. I am only 25 years old and I just a surgery to remove two large cysts from the left ovary and it also showed the condition is at a moderate to severe levels. My doctor now wants to put me on Lupron but I am not that keen about the idea. It will put the condition int remission but I can not think logically that the side effects are worth it! I really am stuck on this and don't know what to do...I wish there was a better answer. thanks again :)
March 15, 2012 - 11:22amThis Comment