What are the side effects of luprodex injection?
Patient: i m 35yrs female with no kids and have been diagnosed anterior wall intramural fibroid 5.5 x 4.5 cms. i want to have babies lateron. at present i get heavy flow with clots during periods. i want to know about luprodex injection usefullness in my case, its dosage , safety and sideeffects. please help me Doctor: Hi,Commonly prescribed hormone dependent tumors like uterine fibroids in the dose of 3.75 mg injection once a month for up to 6 months or 11.25 mg depot every 3 months. Its common side effects include allergic rash, muscle pain, joint pain, photosensitivity, hypotension, and peripheral neuropathy. You must inform your treating doctor if you develop the above listed side effects.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician