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What Is The Probability Of Stroke With The Use Of Lupron?
Question: What are the actual stroke probability with the use of long term use of Lupron ?
Brief Answer:
Stroke is rare with lupron (leuprolide)
Detailed Answer:
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Lupron does increase the risk of brain stroke, however, it is a rare side effect seen with this treatment. Exact incidence is not known, because of its rarity.
The risk is more in a person with diabetes, high BP, cholesterol or those who smoke.
Treatment of stroke is similar in patients on or not on lupron.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Stroke is rare with lupron (leuprolide)
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your medical details.
Lupron does increase the risk of brain stroke, however, it is a rare side effect seen with this treatment. Exact incidence is not known, because of its rarity.
The risk is more in a person with diabetes, high BP, cholesterol or those who smoke.
Treatment of stroke is similar in patients on or not on lupron.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
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