Comparing Lupron Depot vs Zoladex
| Lupron Depot | Zoladex |
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| Lupron Depot (leuprolide) | Zoladex (goserelin) |
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Prescription only
Lupron Depot is a hormone deprivation treatment that may be used for the palliative care of advanced prostate cancer. The main side effects are hot flashes and general pain and it may cause... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Prostate Cancer, Endometriosis, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Bleeding Disorder. Zoladex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Endometriosis
Prostate Cancer
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| More about Lupron Depot (leuprolide) | More about Zoladex (goserelin) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Lupron Depot has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 214 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
Zoladex has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 96 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Lupron Depot side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Zoladex side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Lupron Depot prices and generic prices |
View all Zoladex prices |
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| Other leuprolide brands include: Camcevi, Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron Depot-PED | Other goserelin brands include: Zoladex 3-Month | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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4.25 hours |
4.2 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with Lupron Depot:
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A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Zoladex:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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January 26, 1989 |
December 29, 1989 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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