Investigation into Lupron Side Effects (Leuprolide Acetate)

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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.
Investigation into Lupron Side Effects (Leuprolide Acetate)

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  1. Thu., Sep. 2, 2010 5:37 PM    link Jane G. | New York, NY

    Why does the FDA continue to sweep this under the rug??? Corruption! Please join the Facebook and Yahoo groups for Lupron Victims, and register at the Lupron Recovery Foundation. If you took Lupron recently, please Google "Lupron attorney" and seek justice! It IS possible to sue. Google your doctor's name and "review" and submit negative reviews anywhere you can. Please continue to put the word out on the internet, victims. Good luck and prayers to you!

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  3. Thu., Sep. 2, 2010 12:22 PM    link Paula B. | Sunapee, NH

  4. Thu., Sep. 2, 2010 10:51 AM    link Kerri C. | Sunapee, NH

    My doctor said if I didn't take the lupron before having a hysterectomy to "find someone else to do it"

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  6. Wed., Sep. 1, 2010 12:31 PM    link Joan L. | Lexington, GA

  7. Mon., Aug. 30, 2010 4:31 AM    link kevin b. | Fort Stewart, GA

  8. Fri., Aug. 27, 2010 10:22 PM    link Name not displayed | Niagara Falls, NY

    I think giving my daughter these injections for precocious puberty has had a long term effect on her well being. At 15 diagnosed with bursitis in hips. Hot flashes, anxiety. I know that she not the way she should be at 16 years old.

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  10. Thu., Aug. 26, 2010 7:52 PM    link Tanya C. | Apple Valley, CA

    Too many women have these same fibromayalgia symptoms. My doctor wanted me to do these treatments after surgery, and there is NO WAY I will ever try this; the risks are too great.

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  12. Thu., Aug. 26, 2010 2:15 PM    link Name not displayed | Mooresville, NC

    I had a Lupron shot in September 2007. Lupron caused hair loss, joint pain, low blood pressure, weight gain,fatigue and memory loss. All of these permanent.

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  14. Thu., Aug. 26, 2010 5:21 AM    link Heather R. | Birmingham, AL

  15. Mon., Aug. 23, 2010 8:43 PM    link Name not displayed | York, PA

    In 2002, I was given the injections of Lupron Depo, due to severe endometriosis. I received the shots for six months prior to having a complete hysterectomy.
    I have had the following problems:

    1. 2002 Loss of eyesight (couldn't see far away and needed bifocals). Had perfect vision.

    2. 2002 surgery to repair an achilles tendon and right heel which had a bone spur. Severe depression.

    3. February 18, 2004, was notified by the Doctor that I have a cyst on my eardrum. Depression.

    4. July 2004, surgery at Hershey Medical Center to remove a bone spur in my ear. The spur formed a cyst.

    5. May 2005, lost the rest of my teeth on the top and had a partial put in. Severe Depression. taken off Effexor and put on Zoloft.

    6. May 10, 2006, surgery on my knee. Baker's cyst and torn miniscus. Severe Depression.

    7. August 30, 2006, surgery on cyst in leg never dissolved. Doctor said may be from my hammer toe. Removed knuckle from my toe.

    8. January 29, 2007, still have baker's cyst. Lost my Job due to crying all the time and severe memory loss. Was told by Dr. Conway to see a psychiatrist.
    smoking 1 pack a day.

    Severe joint pain to this day

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  17. Mon., Aug. 23, 2010 1:18 AM    link Name not displayed | Southgate, MI

  18. Thu., Aug. 19, 2010 10:00 PM    link Crystal G. | Amarillo, TX

    I have had worse pain, migranes, weight gain and for sure the joint pain most women are describing.

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  20. Wed., Aug. 18, 2010 7:50 PM    link Name not displayed | Antioch, TN

    I now have Dystonia from this drug. There is no cure for it. The bone pain, muscle spasms, memory loss,is horrific. I wouldn't wish this on any one.

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  22. Wed., Aug. 18, 2010 2:44 PM    link Teresa F. | Woodstock, GA

    I had Lupron injections 10 years ago and my health has been sadly affected. Symptoms--Irritable bowel syndrome with abdominal pain and bloating, migraines, vision is rapidly declining, depression, anxiety, loss of short term memory and I had to have both breast removed.

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  24. Wed., Aug. 18, 2010 2:41 PM    link samantha d. | Dobbs Ferry, NY

    Completed my six month lupron depot treatment in June 2007. I experienced hair loss, hot flashes,facial hair growth. I suffered a fracture inn my wrist after falling, two months after finishing treatment.
    Here we are inn 2010, I still have hot flashes, labs show an increase in male hormone levels
    I was diagnosed with degenerative tear in my lateral ligament in my knee with early onset arthritis. I had surgery and am now trying to heal but fear that the other
    Knee will have the same problem. I know have to have more tests including a bone density scan, all this and I am onnly 34 years old.
    FDA you must do something, we should not have to suffer like this, and the medication doesn't even help!!

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  26. Wed., Aug. 18, 2010 11:06 AM    link julie t. | Union, WA

  27. Wed., Aug. 18, 2010 2:47 AM    link mary k. | Escondido, CA

  28. Tue., Aug. 17, 2010 6:07 PM    link William P. | Lizella, GA

    After 1 shot for prostate cancer I have decided it truly is the drug from Hell! My doctor says I should only have hot flashes and has never had a patient to have any other problems. He does not believe my systoms are related to Lupron and that he can't find all these other systoms. What is he looking at? Help!

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  30. Tue., Aug. 17, 2010 3:11 PM    link crystal m. | La Porte, TX

  31. Tue., Aug. 17, 2010 12:54 AM    link rosa t. | North Las Vegas, NV

    lupron changed my sisters life for the worst this drug should be banned she has been living with horrible side efects for three years and she has to live her life this way

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