Pergonal Alternatives Compared
Pergonal | Clomid | Clomiphene |
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Pergonal (menotropins) | Clomid (clomiphene) | Clomiphene |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Follicle Stimulation, Female Infertility, Ovulation Induction. Pergonal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Oligospermia, Female Infertility, Ovulation Induction, Lactation Suppression. Clomid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Oligospermia, Female Infertility, Ovulation Induction, Lactation Suppression, Pubertal Gynecomastia. clomiphene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Ovulation Induction
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More about Pergonal (menotropins) | More about Clomid (clomiphene) | More about Clomiphene | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Clomid has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 221 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Clomiphene has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 259 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Pergonal side effects in more detail. |
See also: Clomid side effects in more detail. |
See also: clomiphene side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Clomid prices |
View all clomiphene prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other menotropins brands include: Humegon, Menopur |
N/A |
Clomid | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
120 hours |
120 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Pergonal:
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A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with Clomid:
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A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with clomiphene:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
February 01, 1967 |
February 01, 1967 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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