Trelstar Depot (Injection)
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My dad, 80, was diagnosed with Prostate cancer in May, 2008. He has been undergoing Trelstar injections every three months along with radiation therapy. He has developed some symptoms that we wonder if they're related to the Trelstar i...
by Vicky in KS, 08/05/2009
Trelstar Depot (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Trelstar Depot (Injection)
Trelstar Depot (Injection) Medication Classification
TRIPTORELIN (Injection)
Trelstar Depot (Injection) Brandname
Trelstar Depot, Trelstar LA
Trelstar Depot (Injection) is used for the Treatment
Triptorelin (trip-toe-REL-in) Treats prostate cancer.
When To Not Use Trelstar Depot (Injection)
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to triptorelin or other LHRH medicines (such as Factrel®, Lutrepulse®).
How Should You Use Trelstar Depot (Injection)
Proper Trelstar Depot (Injection) Storage
Store Trelstar Depot (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Trelstar Depot (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Trelstar Depot (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.Trelstar Depot (Injection) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney or liver disease.
- When you first begin using this medicine, the symptoms of prostate cancer may get worse for a short time, or you may start having new symptoms. These symptoms may include bone pain, blood in the urine, or trouble urinating. This is only temporary. However, the symptoms may become serious enough to need medical attention. Discuss this with your doctor. Make sure you understand what symptoms to watch for and when you need to call the doctor.
Trelstar Depot (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
- Rapid weight gain
- Swelling of face, hands, legs, or feet
- Weakness or loss of muscle control, especially in the legs or feet If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Bone pain
- Decreased interest in sex, inability to have or maintain an erection
- Headache
- Hot flashes
