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What Causes Severe Weight Gain After Taking Lupron?

my father has had 2 Lupron shots. he has gained weight (while his diet and level of exercise have not changed) and he gets winded sooner than before (can t walk as far without getting winded). could these be side effects of the Lupron? YYYY@YYYY
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lupron (LEUPROLIDE-GENERIC NAME) IS A GONADOTROPIN RECEPTOR ANALOG that decreases testosterone secretion and thus helps treat a patient with testicular cancer. its major side effcts being osteoporosis, hot flushes(57% patients)and body swelling(14%)etc. so body swelling may be the cause of weight gain in case of your father. need to consult his primary physician who would advice regarding further management
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What Causes Severe Weight Gain After Taking Lupron?

lupron (LEUPROLIDE-GENERIC NAME) IS A GONADOTROPIN RECEPTOR ANALOG that decreases testosterone secretion and thus helps treat a patient with testicular cancer. its major side effcts being osteoporosis, hot flushes(57% patients)and body swelling(14%)etc. so body swelling may be the cause of weight gain in case of your father. need to consult his primary physician who would advice regarding further management