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

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

For adults

Less common

Fast or irregular heartbeat

Rare

Bone, muscle, or joint pain; fainting; fast or irregular breathing; numbness or tingling of hands or feet; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes; shortness of breath; skin rash, hives, and/or itching; sudden, severe decrease in blood pressure and collapse; tightness in chest or wheezing; troubled breathing

For males only (adults)

Rare

Pains in chest; pain in groin or legs (especially in calves of legs)

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

For females only (adults)

Rare

Anxiety; deepening of voice; increased hair growth; mental depression; mood changes; nervousness

For children

Rare

Body pain; burning, itching, redness, or swelling at place of injection; skin rash

For females only (children) - expected in first few weeks

Rare

Vaginal bleeding (continuing); white vaginal discharge (continuing)

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

For adults

More common

Sudden sweating and feelings of warmth (also called hot flashes)

Less common

Blurred vision; bleeding, bruising, burning, itching, pain, redness, or swelling at place of injection; decreased interest in sexual intercourse; dizziness; headache; nausea or vomiting; swelling of feet or lower legs; swelling or increased tenderness of breasts; trouble in sleeping; weight gain

For females only (adults)

More common

Light, irregular vaginal bleeding; stopping of menstrual periods

Less common

Burning, dryness, or itching of vagina; pelvic pain

For males only (adults)

Less common

Bone pain; constipation; decreased size of testicles; inability to have or keep an erection

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.