What is Triptorelin? Triptorelin is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Triptorelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily. Triptorelin is used to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer. Triptorelin treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer and does not treat the cancer itself. Use any other medications your doctor has prescribed to best treat your condition. Triptorelin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. In This Section: What is the most important information I should know about Triptorelin? What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Triptorelin? How much does Triptorelin cost? What conditions might Triptorelin treat? What is the most important information I should know about Triptorelin? Although triptorelin is not for use by women, this medication can cause birth defects and should not be used by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to triptorelin or similar drugs such as leuprolide (Lupron, Viadur, Eligard) or goserelin (Zoladex). Back to Top What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Triptorelin? You should not use this medication if you are allergic to triptorelin or similar drugs such as leuprolide (Lupron, Viadur, Eligard) or goserelin (Zoladex). To make sure triptorelin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: any type of cancer that has spread to your spine a bladder obstruction or problems with urination diabetes, recent weight gain, high cholesterol (especially in men) heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol a history of heart attack or stroke; or if you smoke FDA pregnancy category X. Although triptorelin is not for use by women, this medication can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Triptorelin should not be used by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. It is not known whether triptorelin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Although triptorelin is not for use by women, this medication should not be used while breast-feeding a baby.