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Does Lupron Cause Muscle Weakness?

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Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016
Question: I have been on Lupron for 12years because of Prostate Cancer. I have a lot of muscle weakness, especially in my legs. Could this be caused by the Lupron ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Weakness in legs may be a part of generalized weakness due to Lupron.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been on Lupron Depot for cancer of Prostate and feeling severe weakness in lower limbs.

Lupron taken over a long period has side effects like generalized weakness and more specifically lower limbs .

Please consult your medical oncologist for assessment and get frequent test of Serum PSA and Serum Testosterone done at regular intervals .

Taking multivitamins and high protein diet will help to reduce weakness .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

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Does Lupron Cause Muscle Weakness?

Brief Answer: Weakness in legs may be a part of generalized weakness due to Lupron. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been on Lupron Depot for cancer of Prostate and feeling severe weakness in lower limbs. Lupron taken over a long period has side effects like generalized weakness and more specifically lower limbs . Please consult your medical oncologist for assessment and get frequent test of Serum PSA and Serum Testosterone done at regular intervals . Taking multivitamins and high protein diet will help to reduce weakness . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you . Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil