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how long after your first lupron shot do the side effects start

Hi Mgl,

I recently completed a two year regimen of Lupron. Here is how it went.

Nothing for the first two weeks. Then hot flashes. These seemed to be worse (intensity and frequency) for the first shot. Seemed to diminish over time. Either that or I learned to live with it. Still have some early morning and late night and it has been nine months since my last shot.

Loss of libido by the fourth week. Still has not come back.

Lost body hair gradually over three or four month period. Looks like some of it is coming back but not much. Mostly on legs, chest and arms. Not that hairy to begin with but made it look like I shaved my legs.

ED within the first month. Erectile function has not returned although I get some minor stiffining. Do not know if this is the HT or the radiation. I do not use ED meds. No partner so no problem.

Here is one most do not speak of.... testicles shrunk. Seem to be recovering a bit now.

Energy level. Drooped a little but a regular exercise routine kept that at bay. The last shot seemed to be the worst for this. I figured it was a cumulative effect.

Never got any swelling in the breast area. (I was, oddly enough, very concerned about this one.)

Gained about 20 pounds the second year. Just could not keep it off. Working it off now that I am off the Lupron for a bit.

Finally, none of these SE's impacted my quality of life significantly. I continued and still continue to do all the things I enjoy.

Best of luck to you.

Don

 

mgl,
I took me almost a month to get the true HT side effects. And I didn't have any urges to go shoe shopping for most of the first shot. That came later then I out shopped my wife...


Seriously, my experience was like Don's. Juts delayed a little bit more. It is highly possible that since my first shot was near the end of may, but the time it kicked in so did summer here in Las Vegas. Everybody has hot flashes here in the summer.

Mike, it's good to see you again. I hope all else is well for you. You can handle the HT. I did and after your PSA drops out, you can stop and everything comes back.

Peace and prayers for you, buddy...,

Tony

I cannot say if the Lupron is the cause of the headaches, but high blood pressure and constant headaches are both not great things to be also dealing with. Google or search more on constant headaches, it surprized me as to actually how severe it could be depending upon the under lying causes. High blood pressure can be very worrisome too. The ED will likely be coming soon enough, the weight gain is also in the mix, but those are things we have to put up with in so using it. You might wish to get a second opinion on these events, just a thought.