Lupron depot and Benign intracranial hypertension

This is a study of Benign intracranial hypertension (Pseudotumor cerebri) among people who take Lupron depot. The study analyzes: the time on Lupron depot when people have Benign intracranial hypertension, age of these people, the severity of Benign intracranial hypertension, how they recovered, and common conditions and drugs used besides Lupron depot. In total 9,058 Lupron depot users are studied. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports from FDA and is updated regularly.

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Lupron depot

Lupron depot has active ingredients of leuprolide acetate. It is used in endometriosis, prostate cancer, uterine fibroids, prostate cancer recurrent. Commonly reported side effects of Lupron depot include hot flush, headache, weakness, fatigue, joint pain.

Benign intracranial hypertension

Benign intracranial hypertension has been reported by people with acne, birth control, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, pain, depression.

On May, 13, 2013: 9,058 people reported to have side effects when taking Lupron depot. Among them, 13 people (0.14%) have Benign Intracranial Hypertension.

Time on Lupron depot when people have Benign intracranial hypertension * :

Age of people who have Benign intracranial hypertension when taking Lupron depot * :

Severity of Benign intracranial hypertension when taking Lupron depot ** :

How people recovered from Benign intracranial hypertension ** :

Top conditions involved for these people * :

1. Endometriosis (5 people, 38.46%)
2. Pelvic pain (3 people, 23.08%)
3. Vitamin supplementation (2 people, 15.38%)
4. Hypertension (2 people, 15.38%)
5. In vitro fertilization (1 people, 7.69%)

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Top co-used drugs for these people * :

1. Lupron depot-3 (11 people, 84.62%)
2. Ergocalciferol (2 people, 15.38%)
3. Montelukast (2 people, 15.38%)
4. One-a-day women's (2 people, 15.38%)
5. Femhrt (2 people, 15.38%)

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

** Reports from social media are used.

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On eHealthMe, Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate) is often used for endometriosis. Find out below the conditions Lupron Depot is used for, how effective it is, and any alternative drugs that you can use to treat those same conditions.

What is Lupron Depot used for and how effective is it:

• Lupron depot is used in:
  • Endometriosis
  • Prostate cancer
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Prostate cancer recurrent

Other drugs that are used to treat the same conditions:

• Lupron depot alternatives:
  • Endometriosis (22 drugs)
  • Prostate cancer (16 drugs)
  • Uterine fibroids (1 drug)
  • Prostate cancer recurrent (1 drug)

Could it be a symptom from a condition:

• Benign Intracranial Hypertension in Endometriosis (3 reports)
• Benign Intracranial Hypertension in Prostate Cancer
• Benign Intracranial Hypertension in Uterine Fibroids
• Benign Intracranial Hypertension in Prostate Cancer Recurrent

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Drugs in real world that are associated with:

• Benign Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor cerebri)

Comments from related studies:

• From this study (4 weeks ago):

eight weeks post hysterectomy, all my joints and bones started to ache. Then same time developed carpal tunnel syndrome to both hands.

Still had hot flashes, palpitations insomnia .






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• From this study (1 month ago):

Fatigue, depression, joint pain, muscle aches, blurry vision, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure.... I was very healthy prior to Lupron injections for endometriosis...Now I have been diagnosed with all these things

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• From this study (2 months ago):

After last 3 month shot, rash as gotten worse.

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• From this study (2 months ago):

Inever had hypertension before I started taking the Lupron Depot injection. I had to take the injection as the submucosal uterine fibroids I have made me bleed nearly to death. I didn't want a hysterectomy but this HBP is hard to deal with. is it caused by the shot? Hypertension does not run in my immediate family.

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Jeanette on Apr, 2, 2013:

I gave my daughter Lupron Injections from 5yrs of age to 9 yrs old for Precocious puberty! SHAME, Shame on her Doctors that were trying to "legally" keep her on the drug for which I REFUSED!!!! She gained 50+ pounds in less than 2years.I was told if I stopped injections she would be "of short stature" Well she is 5' 3"Tall AVERAGE!!She has HORRIFIC side-effects from about 50 injections of this "POISON"!!The needle that comes with her injections was 2inches long~!! That would have gone right through her little leg!! Thank God I knew to change to a smaller size needle!! My Daughter's life will FOREVER be changed from this DESTRUCTIVE Drug Lupron!!

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Summer on Jan, 7, 2013:

Lupron is VERY dangerous. Makers of Lupron have admitted to not properly testing Lupron before putting it on the market. It has caused serious permanent health problems in several patients. Please do research on Lupron. Read court records of the class-action lawsuit and also read the patients reviews. It is unbelievable that doctors are still prescribing and administering this dangerous drug. And as I stated before, it has been proven that hormone treatments do not help Endometriosis patients. Unfortunately, there are not many doctors and surgeons who are very knowledgeable about this disease and the proper treatment. Doctors do not know everything. Do your own research. It is your body and you have to live in it. If your doctor is trying to offer OCs, Hormone drugs, or hysterectomy then find another doctor. That doctor is clueless. There are only a few doctors and surgeons in America that are dedicated enough to their patients to become more aware, educated, and trained when it comes to Endometriosis. It may cause infertility issues, but it IS NOT just an infertility issue. It is a life-altering disease. No one asked to have it. It is not contagious. It is not caused by a back-up of menstrual flow leaking into the abdomen. It is genetic. And for some women it can be a daily struggle with pain, vomiting, and the effects on various organs. It can also become fatal as it can cause obstructions in organs and it can also cause various cancers. Advocate. Demand better treatment. Do your own research. More CAN and SHOULD be done to improve the quality of life for Endometriosis patients. Proper and complete excision of the growths is the best treatment.

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• From this study (2 months ago):

tried a xanex to see if it would settle down, only slightly. I have had panic attacks in the past but not with this severity.

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Recent related drug checks on eHealthMe:

• Lupron Depot, Ergocalciferol, Montelukast, Diovan Hct, One-a-day Women's drug interactions for Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, Vitamin Supplementation, Hypertension: Benign intracranial hypertension
• Lupron Depot-4 side effects for Endometriosis: Benign intracranial hypertension
• Lupron Depot-3 side effects for Endometriosis: Benign intracranial hypertension
• Lupron Depot-3, Monopril drug interactions for Pelvic Pain: Benign intracranial hypertension
• Lupron Depot side effects for Assisted Fertilisation: Benign intracranial hypertension
• Lupron Depot side effects for In Vitro Fertilization: Benign intracranial hypertension

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