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Re: Lupron shots causing depression?
From: Kathy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Mar 9 22:34:56 2003
I know you wrote this a long time ago, but hopefully you will check
back. I am going through a really bad depression and I have been on
daily shots of Lupron for almost 2 years. I really think it is the
Lupron. I take Lexapro, but it has not been helping lately. Do you
have any more info that could help me?
At Sat, 16 Nov 2002, Lynn wrote:
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>I have endometriosis and my doctor has put me on Lupron shots to stop my
>ovulation. I am going through depression so bad that I am scared. He
>has taken me off my monthly shots (I will not be taking my 3rd shot
>which is due Monday). I don't know if I am just going through
>depression because of a break up with boyfriend or if I am going crazy
>from this shot. I am hoping it is the shot because I am scared to death
>if it is my reaction to the break-up. It was with a man that lied and
>cheated and treated me horribly. I do not want to be back with him, so
>I don't understand why I would be so depressed about it. I am seeing
>two different counselors and they have put me on xanix (sp) and
>something to help me sleep. I can not eat and am down to 103 pounds. I
>Unless I am on the pills I cry at everything. Hysterical crying and
>tough time breathing. With out the pills I can't sleep. What are the
>chances it is the lupron shot and I am really not going crazy? If anyone
>has experienced this or If you can direct me to any information on
>depression associated with the Lupron shot, I would most appreciate it.
>thank you, Lynn
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