Warnings


What may interact with Zoladex?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-cisapride
-dronedarone
-pimozide
-thioridazine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (an abnormal heart rhythm)

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Zoladex?

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

-bone problems
-diabetes
-heart disease
-history of irregular heartbeat
-an unusual or allergic reaction to goserelin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Zoladex?

Visit your doctor or health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Your symptoms may appear to get worse during the first weeks of this therapy. Tell your doctor or healthcare provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse after this time.

Your bones may get weaker if you take this medicine for a long time. If you smoke or frequently drink alcohol you may increase your risk of bone loss. A family history of osteoporosis, chronic use of drugs for seizures (convulsions), or corticosteroids can also increase your risk of bone loss. Talk to your doctor about how to keep your bones strong.

This medicine should stop regular monthly menstruation in women. Tell your doctor if you continue to menstruate.

Women should not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 12 weeks after stopping this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine.

Men should inform their doctors if they wish to father a child. This medicine may lower sperm counts. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information.

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.