HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a muscle as prescribed. The short-acting forms are given 2 to 3 times a week and the long-acting forms are usually given every 2 to 4 weeks. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any questions.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, headache, and acne. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. Other side effects may include increased hair growth on the face and body, male pattern baldness, change in sex drive, anxiety, depression and pain or inflammation at the injection site. Males may experience enlargement of the breasts and increase in the frequency and duration of erections. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: nausea, vomiting, swelling of the hands or feet (edema), jaundice. In women this may cause menstrual irregularities, hoarseness, deepening of the voice, clitoral enlargement, increased facial hair growth, acne or thinning of hair. Notify your doctor if any of these effects occur. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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