Warnings


What may interact with Leuprolide Acetate?

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 Leuprolide Acetate?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-diabetes
-heart disease or previous heart attack
-high blood pressure
-high cholesterol
-pain or difficulty passing urine
-spinal cord metastasis
-stroke
-tobacco smoker
-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 Leuprolide Acetate?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. During the first week, 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 2 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?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Do not use if it is not clear or if there are particles present. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.