What is triptorelin?
Triptorelin powder is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body.
The Trelstar brand of triptorelin is used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer. Trelstar treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer and does not treat the cancer itself.
The Triptodur brand of triptorelin is used to treat precocious puberty in boys and girls who are at least 2 years old.
Triptorelin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important Information
Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Some people using triptorelin have had new or worsening mental problems or seizures (convulsions). Call your doctor right away if you have a seizure, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior (anger, aggression, crying, feeling restless or irritable).
Triptorelin can cause a temporary increase in certain hormones, especially when you first start using triptorelin. This may cause side effects that are similar to the condition being treated.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if
you are allergic to triptorelin or similar drugs such as leuprolide
(Lupron, Viadur, Eligard) or goserelin (Zoladex).
Do not use triptorelin if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease, long QT syndrome or other heart rhythm disorder;
a heart attack or stroke;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood);
diabetes;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
mental illness; or
a tumor or blood vessel problem in your brain.
