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Side effects are generally those related to hypoestrogenism, including vasomotor flushes, headaches, and vaginal dryness. After 6 months of therapy with Lupron Depot 3.75 mg, vertebral bone density decreased by an average of 3.2% compared with the pretreatment value. Lupron Depot is indicated for the management of endometriosis, including pain relief and reduction of endometriotic lesions. Individual results may vary. Please see the full Prescribing Information for Lupron Depot 3.75 mg and -3 Month 11.25 mg dosage forms, and the Patient Product Information for the 3.75 mg and -3 Month 11.25 mg dosage forms.
The most commonly reported side effects of Lupron Depot plus norethindrone acetate 5 mg daily are vasomotor flushes, headache, nausea/vomiting, depression/emotional lability, and asthenia. In addition, Lupron Depot plus norethindrone acetate-treated patients had significantly decreased HDL levels and significantly increased LDL/HDL ratios. After treatment, mean serum lipid levels in patients with follow-up data returned to pretreatment values. Norethindrone acetate should be used with caution in women with cardiovascular risk factors including lipid abnormalities and cigarette smoking. Please refer to the norethindrone acetate prescribing information for warnings, precautions, contraindications and adverse reactions. Lupron Depot is indicated for the management of endometriosis, including pain relief and reduction of endometriotic lesions. Lupron Depot with norethindrone acetate 5 mg daily is also indicated for initial management of endometriosis and for management of recurrence of symptoms. Duration of initial treatment or retreatment should be limited to 6 months. Individual results may vary. Please see the full Prescribing Information for Lupron Depot 3.75 mg and -3 Month 11.25 mg dosage forms, and the Patient Product Information for the 3.75 mg and -3 Month 11.25 mg dosage forms.
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