Lupron User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• pos...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 6, 2016

For Endometriosis "I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis after my first laparoscopy in June 2015. Following my first surgery, I started Lupron injections in hopes of slowing the endo growth. I had three rounds of Lupron causing terrible side effects, which included, but were not limited to: fatigue, night sweats, mood swings, joint pain, severe abdominal pain, lack of sex drive, natural lubrication, and anxiety. In December 2015, my second laparoscopy and six months of Lupron left me with stage 3 endometriosis. The doctor wanted to continue with six more months of Lupron and another surgery. I declined such an offer. I am very unhappy with how this drug affected my life. My body will never be the same after Lupron. Don't take this drug."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2015

For Uterine Fibroids "Received a 3-month injection 8/20 for heavy bleeding due to fibroids. Did not stop bleeding/spotting until the middle of October. Now I need another dose, and the price jumped from $10 (promo fee) to $1,100-$3,000. Needless to say, I cannot afford the next round. Also had a headache for the full 3 months. However, my doctor said it did shrink my fibroid enough to get the ablation I need."

• Az-...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2020

"My prostate cancer was treated with radiation in 2003 but came back around 2013, and PSA has climbed all the way to 14.8 now in 2020, so thought it was time to try something. Lupron gave me horrible side effects, including severe hot flashes, about 2 every hour, 24/7, nausea, dizziness, tiredness, weight gain, constant urination, very low libido, etc. On the positive side, I only had one 3-month shot, and my PSA went from 14.8 down to 0.3, however, I am not going to take another shot and will see how it goes. Will try to eat and exercise better."

• Mis...
• July 12, 2015

For Endometriosis "I've been on Lupron twice in 6 years. The first time was 2008, and I didn't experience any symptoms. I was extremely happy about that. Like most of you reading, all the side effects had me a little on edge. The second time my doctor suggested that I get on it (Dec 2014), I agreed with no problem. Hoping that will be the same experience as the first time. Ohhhhhh, but it wasn't. I had hot flashes, night sweats, and weight gain. I couldn't wait until those 6 months were over. Unlike the first time, 3 months off Lupron, my cycle started, and 2 weeks later, two cysts, 7.5 cm. I was devastated and in so much pain, and before you knew it, I was having surgery. I'm 2 days fresh out of the hospital on Lupron again. I pray this time I have a different outcome."

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2012

For Female Infertility "Extreme headaches! Lupron - I started the medication 5 days ago, and starting on day 3, I began getting really bad headaches, and it doesn't seem to ever go away. I cannot take Advil, so I'm not sure if that would help. I tried taking a nap, but I wake up, and it's still there. Never had this problem before, so I'm certain it's the Lupron. Other than that, I have no other complaints."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2020

"I was given Lupron depo for my endometriosis. My husband and I had been having issues having a baby. I was supposed to have 3 shots total. After the first shot, it wrecked me. It messed with my bowels, my period was more painful than ever, body pain, insomnia, and extreme fatigue, one night I had to call 911. My skin was burning from the inside out, and my heart started racing to the point where I could barely breathe, and my heart was palpitating. I refused the next 2 shots. Since then, I've continued to have bone and joint pain, fuzziness, I can't retain thoughts or remember simple words. My teeth became really sensitive. It caused nothing but hardship."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2023

"This did not work. I was supposed to take it for 3 months, but one dose in, and the side effects outweighed the possible payoff. I experienced an increased sex drive (the opposite of the listed side effects), anxiety (still there 10 months later), and other mental health problems. Lost my period, but not until 2 months after the injections, and then it became hit or miss for several months. The worst decision I ever made was trusting a doctor who suggested this."

• 9 y...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 1, 2022

"Was diagnosed 9 years ago, PSA 29. Had prostate removed in 2013, then PSA went up again, so had 37 radiation treatments. PSA started to rise again and after 7 years went up to 8.4. Started Lupron February 2022. PSA dropped to 0.3, which is good. Unfortunately, side effects eliminated sex life and now very weak/fatigued, so makes any exercise difficult and painful. Feet and legs hurt a lot when a hot flash starts, which happens up to a few times per hour, 24/7. This wakes me up all night. I guess I shouldn't complain as it is probably keeping me alive. I get 3 or 4 month shots."

• Mik...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 9, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "Given all the things that testosterone regulates in the male body, none of the side effects are unexpected. My blood work indicates that it’s working. The hot flashes, weight gain, fatigue, and mild vertigo (among other side effects) subsided in a few months, just in time for the next every-four-month injection."

• MsF...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2025

"I've only been taking this medicine for 7 months, so it might be too soon for me to tell if it's working. I guess if the cancer doesn't come back, then it's doing its job. I have noticed the relentless fatigue I'm experiencing."

• Yoo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 2, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "The worst effect (in combination with Zytega and prednisone) is numbness of the feet and ankles, and intense tingling of legs. Both effects make sleeping nearly impossible. Also, weakness, muscle and joint pain, and atrophy of testicles. I take two Zytega tablets and one prednisone tablet daily. My PSA is consistently less than 0.04, which I believe is the detection limit. I have been taking these meds for 9 months post-surgery and radiation."

• any...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 2, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "I have been on Lupron for 20 months now, and it reduced my PSA from .64 to undetectable. The side effects for me have been hot flashes a couple of times a day, loss of body hair, 20 pounds of weight gain, and complete loss of my sexual function and appetite. I will be going off Lupron when this shot wears off in a couple of months. I have been receiving the 6-month shot. I am 67 years old and have high-risk prostate cancer, have had my prostate removed, and went through 38 rounds of radiation. I feel I am doing as well as can be expected and do everything I like to do minus my libido. Good luck to all!"

• Eag...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 28, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "The 7 months of treatment I am on, along with 9 weeks of radiation, appears to be working well. My PSA (with stage 3 prostate cancer) went from 7+ to 0.05. That said, I am fighting brain fog, fatigue, slight weight gain, loss of sexual interest, nearly chronic dry cough, general itching, and joint and muscle pain. Looking forward to the product wearing off starting around 6 weeks from now. Strongly recommend resistance exercise, it helps a great deal!"

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "I have been on Lupron for 16 (of scheduled 18 months) to help suppress the return of prostate cancer. So far, the cancer is resolved. The side effects for me have been tiredness, mild depression, leg weakness and mild leg pain, mental fog, weakened memory, diminished thought clarity, significant muscle reduction, and lack of energy. Also, occasional diarrhea. Use was probably effective as cancer has not returned."

• Bil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 30, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "I was diagnosed with high-risk prostate cancer. I opted for complete removal of the prostate and follow-up treatment of ADT and radiation treatment. My first injection was June 2023, and the second was January 2024. PSA test every three months since the first injection, and PSA was 0.00. I experienced many of the normal side effects from the Lupron injections, the worst has been the fatigue, joint pain, sweats, and hot flashes. It has been almost a year since my last injection. I still have some lingering side effects, with the worst and most often the sweats and hot flashes."

• Gai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2019

"I am 30 years old when I first discovered that I have a 6.9 cm uterine fibroid from my ultrasound since I am 2 months pregnant. I feel like my fibroid is getting bigger as I bear my baby. After a month, I had a miscarriage. My OB told me that it was because of my fibroid. So this March, after my first period, she gave me the first shot of Lupron. I didn't feel any pain in my abdomen until the last shot this August. Hoping that the medicine would at least make the size of the fibroid 50% smaller. Unfortunately, my fibroid got an inch bigger, from 7.8 to 8.9 cm. The next step now is myomectomy since I still want to have babies in the future. Until now (November), I still don't have my period. I am very much worried. The OB says that my period will be back 2 months after my last shot, but up to now, I don't have my period. I'm beginning to feel abdominal pain again, like the feeling of having your first day of menstruation, almost 3 weeks already. Please advise me what my next step is."

• 196...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 26, 2013

For Prostate Cancer "I have been on Lupron for two years. I got my last shot in December. It has kept my PSA under 0.03. Can't wait to see if it is still that low after 3 months! You learn to live with the side effects."

• Don...
• March 30, 2009

For Prostate Cancer "While I do believe it has lengthened my life, the side effects are difficult to deal with. I am extremely sun-sensitive, also have a rash on my wrists that doesn't go away."

• Tom...
• June 16, 2016

For Prostate Cancer "Been on this drug for 15 months. No libido at all, day sweats, night sweats, and hot flashes, irritability, and erratic memory episodes. PSA from 30 to 0.01 after radiation and continues today."

• Ann...
• September 10, 2014

For Endometriosis "Third shot of Lupron and suffering a lot. Joint pain and depression. But the doctor does not agree it has side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2014

For Endometriosis "So far, not any significant changes. Still feel terrible, back pain, legs ache, upset stomach."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 12, 2019

"The only thing I regret in my life is taking Lupron for endometriosis. This is a very dangerous and life-changing drug. Led my organs to shut down, infertile, and had a total hysterectomy at 34."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2024

For Prostate Cancer "Hot flashes, heavy sweating. These happen all times of day and night. I am in the 3rd month of a 6-month injection. I don't yet know about the results."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2024

"Dosage: 3-month interval injection. Duration of treatment: 6 months. Results: bleeding stopped completely in the fourth (4) month after the first injection. Side effects: hot flashes, acne so far."