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Suggest Treatment For Nipple Pain While On Lupron
Question: I have a lot of pain in my nipples, I was treated for prostate cancer. I took the drug lupron
Brief Answer:
Known adverse effect.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Lupron (generic name: leuprolide) is known to cause the adverse effect of sore nipples. You can go through the following link:
http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/lupron%20depot/nipple%20pain/
Please discuss with your treating physician. He would be able to suggest dosage modification or could choose other alternatives if possible.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Known adverse effect.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Lupron (generic name: leuprolide) is known to cause the adverse effect of sore nipples. You can go through the following link:
http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/lupron%20depot/nipple%20pain/
Please discuss with your treating physician. He would be able to suggest dosage modification or could choose other alternatives if possible.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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