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Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2020
Question: HI, I have a question for the doctor on Lupron injections to keep prostate cancer under control.
As I understand, one of the side-effects from Lupron is to weaken immune system, currently it is most important to defend from Coronavirus.
Question: Comparing a dosage of 7.5mg Lupron to 22.5mg Lupron, does the higher dosage have a stronger side-effect in weakening the immune system?
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Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (0 minute later)
HI, I have a question for the doctor on Lupron injections to keep prostate cancer under control.
As I understand, one of the side-effects from Lupron is to weaken immune system, currently it is most important to defend from Coronavirus.
Question: Comparing a dosage of 7.5mg Lupron to 22.5mg Lupron, does the higher dosage have a stronger side-effect in weakening the immune system?
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Lupron is not immunosuppressive

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Lupron doesn't increase probability of infections or cause increased severity of infection.

Both doses are same on this front. So there's no harm in taking during corona pandemic.

Hope this helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Lupron is not immunosuppressive

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Lupron doesn't increase probability of infections or cause increased severity of infection.

Both doses are same on this front. So there's no harm in taking during corona pandemic.

Hope this helps.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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HI, I Have A Question For The Doctor On Lupron

HI, I have a question for the doctor on Lupron injections to keep prostate cancer under control. As I understand, one of the side-effects from Lupron is to weaken immune system, currently it is most important to defend from Coronavirus. Question: Comparing a dosage of 7.5mg Lupron to 22.5mg Lupron, does the higher dosage have a stronger side-effect in weakening the immune system?