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Pronounced: (LEW-pro-lide)
Uses
Leuprolide is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and spread. Leuprolide works by reducing the amount of testosterone that the body makes. This helps slow or stop the growth of cancer cells and helps relieve symptoms such as painful/difficult urination.
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Side Effects of Lupron
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Lupron
Source: Breastcancer.org
Brand name: Lupron Chemical name: Leuprolide Class: LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) agent hormonal therapy. Zoladex and Trelstar are... Read more »
Viewpoint: Dealing with Lupron's effects on "manhood"
Prostate cancer patient Dana Jennings offers this chronicle of his experience with the prostate cancer drug Lupron. In this piece, Jennings discusses... Read more »
Menopause and Breast Cancer Therapy
Source: Breastcancer.org
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FDA Reviewing Prostate Meds for Diabetes, Heart Risks
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Trelstar
Source: Breastcancer.org
Brand name: Trelstar Chemical name: Triptorelin Class: LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) agent hormonal therapy. Zoladex and Lupron are... Read more »
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