Investigation into Lupron Side Effects (Leuprolide Acetate)

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Investigation into Lupron Side Effects (Leuprolide Acetate)

The purpose of this petition is to warn others regarding the drug Lupron (Leupolide Acetate) mfg. by Takeda/Abbott Pharmaceuticals in the hope that further long-term safety studies are done before it disables or kills more women. This drug was originally marketed to treat prostate cancer patients but now is widely used for the treatment of endometriosis, infertility, fibroids/ovarian cysts and even precocious puberty.

Many women are continuing to suffer the side effects long after taking their last dose even though their doctor and the pharmaceutical company states that the side effects should go away within 3-6 months. Side effects include but are not limited to: hot flashes, memory loss, tachycardia, hematura, hypotension, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, depression, Vitamin D deficiency, constant gnawing bone/joint pain, osteoarthritis, osteopenia, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, autoimmune diseases, blood disorders, cancer and many others including death and yet not one long term study has been conducted.

It is devastating to us that we agreed to take an FDA approved drug under the care of our physician whom we trusted only to find ourselves sicker than you could imagine ---- in pain and unable to get the proper treatment or even believed that Lupron caused our problems.

We hereby request that an investigation be undertaken into the short term and long term effects of Lupron on women. We further request that all outcomes and results of such trials be released and published so that both patients and doctors alike may have the benefit of all the information regarding this drug.

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Someone from Canton, OH writes:
Congress would be doing society a favor by banning this substance.

Two rounds of six monthly shots; and five months after my last shot I am more miserable than before I started. I am a very petite 23 year old female with severe Endometriosis and my body has changed drastically. I see absolutely no improvement from the therapy for my endo, and the pain came back within 3 weeks. My once easily-maintained bone density has diminished. As my teeth are literally decaying from the inside out due to the harsh decay of my jaw bone. My skin has become old and uncontrollable. Aside from the depression from the physical side effects, my anxiety has sky rocketed and my mental health is not the same.

I am greatly disappointed with this treatment. My doctor did not seem to be aware of the side effects of this ridiculous drug, and frankly didn't care. My life will be forever haunted by the physical and mental effects Lupron has caused.
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Mayra N. from Kingwood, TX signed.
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Aryn N. from Sparks, NV writes:
I was given the Lupron injections for 6 months, it was the worst medication I have ever taken. My bones hurt, deep down inside. I had heart palpitations and trouble breathing, severe weight gain, extreme forgetfulness, hot flashes at all hours, depression, reduced and interrupted sleep, and violent mood swings that almost cost me my marriage. This drug was worse than the disease being treated, and all symptoms returned ten fold within a few months of stopping it. I ended up with a hysterectomy, which I should of had in the first place before my doctor pushed this horrible drug. The hysterectomy solved my disease, not this drug. This drug should be removed from the market! Overloading a woman's estrogen production until it stops altogether should not be on any list of successful medications!!
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Someone from Cypress, TX writes:
I was on Lupron from 7/2009 - 11/2009 and experienced severe side effects. Since taking the Lupon I have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Not sure if the Lupron caused the MS, but after all the side effects I experienced I believe this drug should be taken off the market and banned.
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Nicole B. from Dewitt, MI writes:
I have really bad endometriosis and my female gynocologist had told me she would rather see me get a hysterectomy rather than Lupron. After reading up on it, I have to say I agree. This pain is excruciating but the pain woman have from using Lupron is much worse. Thank goodness I have two amazing children and my tubes tied already. I will never take this drug.
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Someone from North Fort Myers, FL writes:
4 Years since I had 6 month Lupron..Still have many side effects..Dr Peletsky In FortMyers is the one who lied about side effects.
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Jennifer T. from Cypress, TX writes:
I had 2 injections for endo in 2012 and since then I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I have had some hair loss. When this drug was suggested to me like many of the other people suffering with side effects. I was told I would have hot flashes nothing was mention about all of the other ongoing problems you would have I have also had vision problems and depression, but I managed to find the right medication to help with the arthritis, but the side effect for that is vision problems to so eventually I probably will not be able to see at all. I think the companies and doctors should have to give every dollar they have made from this poison to the victims and for research on what medications and therapy can improve the lives they have destroyed. This needs to be taken off the market today!!!! Nobody should suffer for another's greed!!!!
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