What Is The Probability Of Stroke With The Use Of Lupron?

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014

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Mon, 5 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : What are the actual stroke probability with the use of long term use of Lupron ?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stroke is rare with lupron (leuprolide)

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your medical details.

Lupron does increase the risk of brain stroke, however, it is a rare side effect seen with this treatment. Exact incidence is not known, because of its rarity.

The risk is more in a person with diabetes, high BP, cholesterol or those who smoke.

Treatment of stroke is similar in patients on or not on lupron.

I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar