How long can you stay on Lupron for prostate cancer?

After beginning treatment, testosterone levels will drop within 2 to 4 weeks and the manufacturer has noted that levels have been shown to remain at castrate levels for more than 5 years.

What side effect might a man receiving Lupron experience?

In men with advanced prostate cancer taking Lupron Depot, sexual side effects may include reduced sex drive. Some men also experienced impotence (not being able to conceive a child) and testicular shrinkage while taking Lupron Depot.

What are the long term side effects of Lupron prostate cancer?

Other potential side effects of Lupron can include:

• skin reaction at the injection site.
• shrunken testicles.
• hot flashes.
• mood swings.
• breast tenderness or growth of breast tissue.
• erectile dysfunction or loss of sex drive.
• osteoporosis.
• loss of muscle mass.

What are the long term side effects of LUPRON DEPOT?

The most common side effects were those commonly associated with low estrogen states, including hot flashes/sweating, weight gain, mood swings/irritability, and breast changes/tenderness/pain, as well as reaction/pain at the injection site (Table 3).

How long does it take for hormone therapy for prostate cancer to wear off?

How long does hormone therapy work to stop cancer progression? On average, hormone therapy can stop cancer progression for 1-2 years before the prostate cancer becomes resistant. Hormone therapy can stop working over time as the prostate cancer begins to grow again (called castrate-resistant prostate cancer).

How soon after Lupron injection do side effects start?

Rarely, a very serious problem with your pituitary gland (pituitary apoplexy) may occur, usually in the first hour to 2 weeks after the first injection.

How common are Lupron side effects?

In clinical trials, the most common side effects of LUPRON DEPOT, occurring in >10% of patients, include hot flashes/sweats, headache/migraine, decreased libido, depression/emotional lability, dizziness, nausea/vomiting, pain, vaginitis, and weight gain.