Leuprolide depot Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Leuprolide depot may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Leuprolide depot - for the Consumer

Leuprolide depot Suspension

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Leuprolide depot Suspension:

Constipation; dizziness; hot flashes; injection-site irritation (eg, mild burning, itching, pain, stinging, swelling); mild joint or back pain; tiredness; trouble sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; blood in the urine; burning, numbness, tingling, or weakness; decreased hearing; fainting; mood or mental changes (eg, anxiety, delusions, depression, nervousness); new or worsening bone pain; paralysis; seizures; severe dizziness or light-headedness; severe drowsiness; severe headache; shortness of breath; slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; symptoms of heart attack (eg, chest, jaw, or left arm pain; numbness of an arm or leg; sudden, severe headache or vomiting; vision changes); symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, drowsiness; fast breathing; flushing; fruit-like breath odor; increased thirst, hunger, or urination); symptoms of infection (eg, chills, fever); symptoms of stroke (eg, confusion, one-sided weakness, slurred speech, vision changes); unusual bruising or bleeding; urination problems (eg, trouble urinating, inability to urinate, painful urination); vision changes or blurred vision; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

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