PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: urinary problems, alcohol or smoking dependence, bone diseases, cancer/lesions of the spine, abnormal vaginal bleeding, any allergies you may have. Limit alcohol intake, as it may intensify drug side effects. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving), as this drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Leuprolide should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Discuss birth control methods with your doctor. It is not known if leuprolide is excreted into breast milk. Because the effects of leuprolide on a nursing infant are unknown, do not breast-feed. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use including: corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), phenytoin. Certain lab tests may be affected by this drug. Inform all your healthcare providers you use this medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: Lab tests will be done periodically to monitor your progress.

MISSED DOSE: It is very important you do not miss any doses. However, if you do miss a dose, contact your doctor promptly to establish a new schedule.

STORAGE: Store vial and ampule of diluent at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. After mixing, discard any unused solution. Do not freeze.

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).