Leuprolide Benefits & Uses

Leuprolide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Leuprolide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Leuprolide Related Warnings

Is the use of Leuprolide safe for pregnant women?

Leuprolide can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Leuprolide safe during breastfeeding?

Leuprolide should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Leuprolide on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Leuprolide. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Leuprolide on the Liver?

Leuprolide may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Leuprolide on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Leuprolide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Leuprolide with Other Drugs

Leuprolide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Moxifloxacin

Sotalol

Clozapine

Quinidine

Leuprolide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leuprolide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Osteoporosis
Heart Disease
Hearing Loss
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Leuprolide

Is this Leuprolide habit forming or addictive?

Leuprolide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Leuprolide. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Leuprolide only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Leuprolide in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Leuprolide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leuprolide

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Leuprolide together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Leuprolide

Consumption of alcohol and Leuprolide together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe