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What Causes Feeling Depressed, Insomnia And Dry Skin After Taking Lupron?
I was on the Lupron with add back therapy. I believe I have an underactive thyroid possibly hoshimotos. I felt great while on add back and now that I have been off I feel awful. Depressed, exhausted, insomnia, dry skin.... and on and on and on... What do you suggest
Tue, 9 Feb 2021
Hi,
Depression and insomnia may be side effects of Lupron. Also, a clammy skin (not exactly a dry skin) may be due to Lupron. Dry and coarse skin may definitely be due to hypothyroidism (Almost 100% cases of hypothyroidism have this type of skin). Hence, a thyroid profile testing in your case seems a logical option to rule out hypothyroidism.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Depression and insomnia may be side effects of Lupron. Also, a clammy skin (not exactly a dry skin) may be due to Lupron. Dry and coarse skin may definitely be due to hypothyroidism (Almost 100% cases of hypothyroidism have this type of skin). Hence, a thyroid profile testing in your case seems a logical option to rule out hypothyroidism.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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