Comparing Lupron vs Zoladex
| Lupron (leuprolide) | Zoladex (goserelin) |
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| Lupron (leuprolide) | Zoladex (goserelin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Prostate Cancer, Precocious Puberty. Lupron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Endometriosis, Bleeding Disorder. Zoladex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Prostate Cancer
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| More about (leuprolide) | More about Zoladex (goserelin) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Lupron has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Zoladex has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 103 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Lupron side effects |
View all Zoladex side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other leuprolide brands include: Camcevi, Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron Depot, Lupron Depot-PED, Lutrate Depot | Other goserelin brands include: Zoladex 3-Month | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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4.25 hours |
4.2 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 282 drugs are known to interact with Lupron:
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A total of 284 drugs are known to interact with Zoladex:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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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December 29, 1989 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 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.
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