What is Leuprolide (Leuprorelin)?
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Leuprolide is used to overstimulate the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily. It reduces the amount of testosterone in men or estrogen in women. It is used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer.
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How do members experience Leuprolide (Leuprorelin)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | 60 | 16 | |
| Uterine fibroids | 25 | 3 | |
| Breast cancer | 10 | 7 | |
| Endometriosis | 10 | 1 | |
| Acute intermittent porphyria | 3 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hot flashes | 12 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 3 | |
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Weight gain | 3 | |
| Depressed mood | 2 | |
| Dry skin | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 11 | |
| Moderate | 16 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 2 |
Member evaluations
chasmengr
evaluated on Jan 21, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for prostate cancer: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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advanced 65
evaluated on May 08, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for prostate cancer: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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