Eligard
Warnings
What may interact with Eligard?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-chasteberry
-cisapride
-dronedarone
-pimozide
-thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-herbal or dietary supplements, like black cohosh or DHEA
-female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
-male hormones, like testosterone
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (abnormal heart rhythm)
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Eligard?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-diabetes
-heart disease or previous heart attack
-high blood pressure
-high cholesterol
-mental illness
-osteoporosis
-pain or difficulty passing urine
-seizures
-spinal cord metastasis
-stroke
-suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member
-tobacco smoker
-unusual vaginal bleeding (women)
-an unusual or allergic reaction to leuprolide, benzyl alcohol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Eligard?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. During the first weeks of treatment, your symptoms may get worse, but then will improve as you continue your treatment. You may get hot flashes, increased bone pain, increased difficulty passing urine, or an aggravation of nerve symptoms. Discuss these effects with your doctor or health care professional, some of them may improve with continued use of this medicine.
Female patients may experience a menstrual cycle or spotting during the first months of therapy with this medicine. If this continues, contact your doctor or health care professional.
This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
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