About elagolix
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
Used for
- Moderate to severe pain from endometriosis
Usual adult dose
150 mg once daily, or 200 mg twice daily for certain patients with painful intercourse; treatment duration depends on dose and health factors.
Common side effects
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Headache
- Nausea
- Reduced bone mineral density
Important warnings
- Can cause bone loss; risk increases with longer treatment.
- May cause mood changes or suicidal thoughts.
- Avoid in pregnancy; hormonal contraception may be less reliable.
- Not suitable with certain liver problems or medicines.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy. It may cause early pregnancy loss; discontinue if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether elagolix passes into breast milk; effects on infants are not established.
Interactions
- Hormonal contraceptives may affect treatment or become less reliable.
- Strong enzyme-altering medicines can change elagolix levels.
- May increase levels of some medicines, including digoxin.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.