Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Trelstar (Triptorelin).
Anemia: Trelstar (Triptorelin) may cause low levels of red blood cells. If you experience symptoms of reduced red blood cell count (anemia) such as shortness of breath, feeling unusually tired or pale skin, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Your doctor will do blood tests regularly to monitor the number of specific types of blood cells, including red blood cells, in your blood.
Depression: GnRH medications have been known to cause mood swings and symptoms of depression. If you have depression or a history of depression, discuss with your doctor how Trelstar (Triptorelin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trelstar (Triptorelin), and whether any special monitoring is needed. If you experience symptoms of depression such as poor concentration, changes in weight, changes in sleep, decreased interest in activities, or notice them in a family member who is taking Trelstar (Triptorelin) contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Diabetes: Trelstar (Triptorelin) may cause an increase in blood sugar levels and glucose tolerance may change. People with diabetes may find it necessary to monitor their blood sugar more frequently while using Trelstar (Triptorelin).
If you have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes, discuss with your doctor how Trelstar (Triptorelin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trelstar (Triptorelin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Trelstar (Triptorelin) may affect the mental or physical abilities needed to drive or operate machinery. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous tasks until you have determined how Trelstar (Triptorelin) affects you.
Heart rhythm: Trelstar (Triptorelin) can cause changes to the normal rhythm of the heart, as a result of reducing the testosterone in the body. An irregular heartbeat called QT prolongation is possible. QT prolongation is a serious life-threatening condition that can cause fainting, seizures, and sudden death. If you are at risk for heart rhythm problems (e.g., people with heart failure, Angina, low potassium or magnesium levels, taking certain medications), discuss with your doctor how Trelstar (Triptorelin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trelstar (Triptorelin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney function: Kidney Disease or reduced kidney function may cause Trelstar (Triptorelin) to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how Trelstar (Triptorelin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trelstar (Triptorelin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
If you have reduced kidney or liver function, discuss with your doctor how Trelstar (Triptorelin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trelstar (Triptorelin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause Trelstar (Triptorelin) to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how Trelstar (Triptorelin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trelstar (Triptorelin), and whether any special monitoring is needed. Your doctor may want to test your liver function regularly with blood tests while you are taking Trelstar (Triptorelin).
Men and the heart: There may be an increased risk of heart-related events (e.g., heart attacks, Stroke, heart-related death) in men being treated for prostate cancer with GnRH medications. Before you start treatment, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, heart disease, had a previous Heart Attack or stroke, or have cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure, smoking, or cholesterol). If you have any of these conditions, discuss with your doctor how Trelstar (Triptorelin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trelstar (Triptorelin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Osteoporosis: Trelstar (Triptorelin) can cause your bones to lose thickness. If you are at risk for osteoporosis (thin bones) or are taking other medications that tend to thin bones, discuss with your doctor how Trelstar (Triptorelin) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Trelstar (Triptorelin), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Short-term worsening of symptoms: When Trelstar (Triptorelin) is first used, an increase in testosterone occurs in the body. For some people, their symptoms may temporarily worsen during the first weeks of treatment with Trelstar (Triptorelin). If your medical condition appears to worsen or you experience bone pain, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, blood in the urine or difficulty urinating, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Pregnancy: Trelstar (Triptorelin) should not be used during pregnancy. A non-hormonal method of birth control (such as condoms, diaphragms, or IUDs) should be used during treatment. If you become pregnant during treatment, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if Trelstar (Triptorelin) passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended for women taking Trelstar (Triptorelin).
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Trelstar (Triptorelin) have not been established for children.
