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Your Experience

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF

Your Experience

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF

Taking care of yourself during treatment

It’s always important to take care of yourself and do all that you can to keep healthy. The following tips can help you make good choices when it comes to eating and physical activity. Your doctor and/or nutritionist can help provide specific recommendations. And remember, those suggestions by your healthcare team are to help you, so do your best to follow the recommended plan.

Healthy eating

Eating well should be an important part of your care plan, so work with your doctor and/or nutritionist to see if the following may be appropriate for you:

Eat a plant-based diet (vegetables, fruit, beans, whole grains)
Choose foods low in fat and low in salt
Get to and stay at a healthy weight

Staying active

Being physically active is one of the best things you can do for your body, especially as you age. Some exercises to consider:

Endurance training, such as brisk walking, jogging, or dancing
Resistance or light weight training

Be sure to talk to your doctor before starting any type of exercise routine.

Staying positive

Learning about prostate cancer and what you can do to treat it can be one way to maintain a positive attitude.

Studies have shown that physical activity can improve mental health and emotional well-being.

Always let your doctor know about any physical activity you plan on starting.

"For me personally, plant-based diets make me feel better.”

Freeze-frame image from Larry’s video as he discusses his plant-based diet.

Individual results may vary.

"For me personally, plant-based diets make me feel better."

–Larry, LUPRON DEPOT advanced prostate cancer patient

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Individual results may vary.

USE

LUPRON DEPOT^® (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) 7.5 mg for 1-month, 22.5 mg for 3-month, 30 mg for 4-month, and 45 mg for 6-month administration are prescribed for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
LUPRON DEPOT is a prescription medication that must be administered under your doctor’s supervision.

Important Safety Information

LUPRON DEPOT is not for people who have had any type of allergic reaction to LUPRON DEPOT or similar drugs.
LUPRON DEPOT causes an increase in testosterone during the first few weeks of therapy.
- Some men may experience temporary new or worsening symptoms of prostate cancer, including bone pain, urine outlet blockage, blood in urine, and numbness and/or pain from nerve damage.
- If your cancer has spread to the spine, this may lead to paralysis, which may be life-threatening.
- You may require close medical attention during the first few weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if you develop any new or worsened symptoms after beginning LUPRON DEPOT treatment.
High blood sugar, increased risk of diabetes, high lipids (such as cholesterol and triglycerides), and/or the accumulation of liver fat without drinking alcohol can occur in men using LUPRON DEPOT. Your doctor will monitor for these changes.
Increased risk of heart attack, sudden death, and stroke can occur in men using LUPRON DEPOT. Discuss this increased risk with your doctor before starting treatment and report any new symptoms during treatment.
LUPRON DEPOT can affect the electrical activity of your heart. Your doctor must determine if the benefits of using LUPRON DEPOT outweigh the risks, especially if you have congenital long QT syndrome, abnormal blood tests for electrolytes, congestive heart failure, or if you take medications to regulate your heartbeat.
Convulsions have been observed in patients taking leuprolide acetate, including patients who have a history of seizures, epilepsy, or brain disorders (related to blood vessels, nerves, or tumors), and in those taking medications associated with convulsions. Convulsions have also been reported in patients without any of these conditions.
Regular blood tests are needed to check your testosterone and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
Treatment with LUPRON DEPOT may cause severe skin reactions that can be life-threatening or fatal. Get medical help right away if you develop any signs or symptoms of a severe skin reaction, including fever or flu-like symptoms; blisters in the mouth, nose, throat, or eyes; severe rash or rash that continues to get worse; sores or blistering or peeling of the skin; or swollen lymph nodes.
LUPRON DEPOT may cause fetal harm if administered to a pregnant woman.
LUPRON DEPOT may cause impotence.
The most common side effects of LUPRON DEPOT include hot flashes/sweats; injection site reaction/pain; general pain; swelling; testicular shrinkage; difficulty urinating; fatigue/weakness; headache; and joint, gastrointestinal, and respiratory problems.

For more information, talk with your healthcare provider.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call
1-800-FDA-1088.

If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/PatientAccessSupport to learn more.

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USE

LUPRON DEPOT^® (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) 7.5 mg for 1-month, 22.5 mg for 3-month, 30 mg for 4-month, and 45 mg for 6-month administration are prescribed for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. LUPRON DEPOT is a prescription medication that must be administered in your doctor’s office.

Important Safety Information

LUPRON DEPOT is not for people who have had any type of allergic reaction to LUPRON DEPOT or similar drugs. LUPRON DEPOT causes an increase in testosterone during the first few weeks of therapy.Some men may experience temporary new or worsening symptoms of prostate cancer, including urinary symptoms and/or bone pain.

Important Safety Information

LUPRON DEPOT is not for people who have had any type of allergic reaction to LUPRON DEPOT or similar drugs. LUPRON DEPOT causes an increase in testosterone during the first few weeks of therapy.Some men may experience temporary new or worsening symptoms of prostate cancer, including urinary symptoms and/or bone pain.

Important Safety Information

LUPRON DEPOT is not for people who have had any type of allergic reaction to LUPRON DEPOT or similar drugs. LUPRON DEPOT causes an increase in testosterone during the first few weeks of therapy.Some men may experience temporary new or worsening symptoms of prostate cancer, including urinary symptoms and/or bone pain.

USE

LUPRON DEPOT^® (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) 7.5 mg for 1-month, 22.5 mg for 3-month, 30 mg for 4-month, and 45 mg for 6-month administration are prescribed for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. LUPRON DEPOT is a prescription medication that must be administered in your doctor’s office.

Important Safety Information

LUPRON DEPOT is not for people who have had any type of allergic reaction to LUPRON DEPOT or similar drugs. LUPRON DEPOT causes an increase in testosterone during the first few weeks of therapy.Some men may experience temporary new or worsening symptoms of prostate cancer, including urinary symptoms and/or bone pain.

USE

LUPRON DEPOT^® (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) 7.5 mg for 1-month, 22.5 mg for 3-month, 30 mg for 4-month, and 45 mg for 6-month administration are prescribed for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. LUPRON DEPOT is a prescription medication that must be administered in your doctor’s office.

Important Safety Information

LUPRON DEPOT is not for people who have had any type of allergic reaction to LUPRON DEPOT or similar drugs. LUPRON DEPOT causes an increase in testosterone during the first few weeks of therapy.Some men may experience temporary new or worsening symptoms of prostate cancer, including urinary symptoms and/or bone pain.

USE

LUPRON DEPOT^® (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) 7.5 mg for 1-month, 22.5 mg for 3-month, 30 mg for 4-month, and 45 mg for 6-month administration are prescribed for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
LUPRON DEPOT is a prescription medication that must be administered under your doctor’s supervision.

Important Safety Information

LUPRON DEPOT is not for people who have had any type of allergic reaction to LUPRON DEPOT or similar drugs.
LUPRON DEPOT causes an increase in testosterone during the first few weeks of therapy.
- Some men may experience temporary new or worsening symptoms of prostate cancer, including bone pain, urine outlet blockage, blood in urine, and numbness and/or pain from nerve damage.
- If your cancer has spread to the spine, this may lead to paralysis, which may be life-threatening.
- You may require close medical attention during the first few weeks of therapy. Notify your doctor if you develop any new or worsened symptoms after beginning LUPRON DEPOT treatment.
High blood sugar, increased risk of diabetes, high lipids (such as cholesterol and triglycerides), and/or the accumulation of liver fat without drinking alcohol can occur in men using LUPRON DEPOT. Your doctor will monitor for these changes.
Increased risk of heart attack, sudden death, and stroke can occur in men using LUPRON DEPOT. Discuss this increased risk with your doctor before starting treatment and report any new symptoms during treatment.
LUPRON DEPOT can affect the electrical activity of your heart. Your doctor must determine if the benefits of using LUPRON DEPOT outweigh the risks, especially if you have congenital long QT syndrome, abnormal blood tests for electrolytes, congestive heart failure, or if you take medications to regulate your heartbeat.
Convulsions have been observed in patients taking leuprolide acetate, including patients who have a history of seizures, epilepsy, or brain disorders (related to blood vessels, nerves, or tumors), and in those taking medications associated with convulsions. Convulsions have also been reported in patients without any of these conditions.
Regular blood tests are needed to check your testosterone and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
Treatment with LUPRON DEPOT may cause severe skin reactions that can be life-threatening or fatal. Get medical help right away if you develop any signs or symptoms of a severe skin reaction, including fever or flu-like symptoms; blisters in the mouth, nose, throat, or eyes; severe rash or rash that continues to get worse; sores or blistering or peeling of the skin; or swollen lymph nodes.
LUPRON DEPOT may cause fetal harm if administered to a pregnant woman.
LUPRON DEPOT may cause impotence.
The most common side effects of LUPRON DEPOT include hot flashes/sweats; injection site reaction/pain; general pain; swelling; testicular shrinkage; difficulty urinating; fatigue/weakness; headache; and joint, gastrointestinal, and respiratory problems.

For more information, talk with your healthcare provider.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call
1-800-FDA-1088.

If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/PatientAccessSupport to learn more.

US-LUPR-240147