Leuprolide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Lupron, Lupron Depot, Lupron Depot-Ped, Lupron Depot-3 Month 11.25 mg, Lupron Depot-3 Month 22.5 mg, Lupron Depot-4 Month 30 mg, Viadur, Lupron-3 Month SR Depot 22.5 mg, leuprorelin

Precautions While Using This Medicine

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.

For patients receiving leuprolide for endometriosis or for anemia caused by tumors of the uterus :

• During the time you are receiving leuprolide, your menstrual period may not be regular or you may not have a menstrual period at all. This is to be expected when being treated with this medicine. If regular menstruation does not begin within 60 to 90 days after you stop receiving this medicine, check with your doctor.
• During the time you are receiving leuprolide, you should use birth control methods that do not contain hormones. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
• If you suspect you may have become pregnant, stop using this medicine and check with your doctor . There is a chance that continued use of leuprolide during pregnancy could cause birth defects or a miscarriage.