What is Lupron?
Lupron Depot belongs to a class of drugs called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. It is used to decrease the human bodys production of specific hormones, natural chemicals that influence the behavior of certain cells. Because Lupron Depot can reduce the production of both male and female hormones, it is used to treat specific conditions in men, women, and children. The manufacturer performed no clinical trials of this drug on birds and makes it clear that veterinarians are prescribing it off label something that is commonly done with most human drugs that are used on animals. What are the Conditions for Which it is Prescribed? In humans, Lupron is used to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis, fibroid tumors and early puberty. In birds, it has been used to alleviate chronic egg laying and other reproductive problems as well as behavioral problems including aggression and feather destructive behaviors. What are the Side Effects, if any? In humans, Lupron has had many side e
