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LUPRON DEPOT: 769 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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769
Total FAERS Reports
64 (8.3%)
Deaths Reported
89
Hospitalizations
769
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening
3
Disabilities

First Report: 1990 · Latest Report: 20140620

What Are the Most Common LUPRON DEPOT Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Hot flush
160 reports (20.8%)
#2 Most Reported
Pain
63 reports (8.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Vaginal haemorrhage
56 reports (7.3%)

All LUPRON DEPOT Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Hot flush 160 20.8% 0 4
Pain 63 8.2% 1 7
Vaginal haemorrhage 56 7.3% 0 1
Abdominal pain 52 6.8% 0 5
Headache 47 6.1% 0 2
Pelvic pain 46 6.0% 0 3
Endometriosis 45 5.9% 0 2
Menorrhagia 40 5.2% 1 5
Fatigue 38 4.9% 0 4
Mood swings 38 4.9% 0 0
Nausea 37 4.8% 1 1
Death 34 4.4% 34 5
Dizziness 34 4.4% 1 6
Drug ineffective 31 4.0% 0 2
Muscle spasms 31 4.0% 0 2
Arthralgia 30 3.9% 0 2
Weight increased 27 3.5% 0 2
Depression 24 3.1% 0 1
Insomnia 24 3.1% 0 3
Pain in extremity 24 3.1% 0 4

Who Reports LUPRON DEPOT Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 42.4 years. Most reports from: COUNTRY NOT SPECIFIED. View detailed demographics →

Is LUPRON DEPOT Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 2 0 1
2002 2 0 1
2003 1 0 0
2004 3 0 0
2005 3 0 0
2006 5 0 0
2007 3 0 0
2008 3 0 0
2009 4 0 0
2010 14 0 3
2011 16 1 1
2012 44 2 3
2013 346 15 33
2014 86 16 29

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What Is LUPRON DEPOT Used For?

IndicationReports
Endometriosis 356
Prostate cancer 163
Product used for unknown indication 112
Uterine leiomyoma 97
Menorrhagia 6
Off label use 6
Pelvic pain 6
Haemorrhage 5
Maternal exposure timing unspecified 5
Vaginal haemorrhage 5

LUPRON DEPOT vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for LUPRON DEPOT

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.