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What Are The Side Effects Of Lupron?

I have a rising PSA after IMRT treatments 8 years ago. Doctor says go on Lupron I am very concerned about all side effects. Especially energy, filling yucky, Imptotence issues, headaces of which I get quit often. I am 62 years old need to work for more years.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Some of the common side effects of this medication are:

hot flashes, sweating, acne, rash, itching, scaly skin;

mood changes

headache, general pain

vaginal swelling, itching, or discharge

breakthrough bleeding

weight gain


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What Are The Side Effects Of Lupron?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some of the common side effects of this medication are: hot flashes, sweating, acne, rash, itching, scaly skin; mood changes headache, general pain vaginal swelling, itching, or discharge breakthrough bleeding weight gain Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.