Triptorelin Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Disease symptoms may worsen before improving.

• If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have heart disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Flushing. Wearing layers of clothes or summer clothes and cool environment may help.

• Increased bone pain, blood in urine, and difficulty urinating. Usually resolved 1-2 weeks after treatment has started.

• Swelling.

• Change in sexual ability or desire. This is usually reversible.

• Irritation where the shot is given.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Swelling or pain of leg or arm.

• Increased bone pain after 2-4 weeks of treatment.

• Unable to pass urine.

• Severe headache.

• Sudden change in vision, eye pain, or irritation.

• Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.