Follicle stimulating hormone Alternatives Compared
Follicle stimulating hormone | Menopur (menotropins) | Gonal-f (follicle stimulating hormone) |
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Follicle stimulating hormone | Menopur (menotropins) | Gonal-f (follicle stimulating hormone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Follicle Stimulation, Hypogonadism - Male, Ovulation Induction. Follicle stimulating hormone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Follicle Stimulation, Ovulation Induction, Female Infertility. Menopur may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Follicle Stimulation, Hypogonadism - Male, Ovulation Induction. Gonal-f may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Ovulation Induction
Follicle Stimulation
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More about Follicle stimulating hormone | More about Menopur (menotropins) | More about Gonal-f (follicle stimulating hormone) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
Follicle stimulating hormone has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Menopur has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Gonal-f has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||
View all Menopur side effects |
View all Gonal-f side effects |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms | ||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||
Follistim, Follistim AQ, Follistim AQ Cartridge, Gonal-f, Gonal-F Pen, Gonal-f RFF, Gonal-f RFF Pen, Gonal-f RFF Redi-ject | Other menotropins brands include: Humegon | Other follicle stimulating hormone brands include: Follistim, Follistim AQ, Follistim AQ Cartridge, Gonal-F Pen, Gonal-f RFF, Gonal-f RFF Pen, Gonal-f RFF Redi-ject | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
44 hours |
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44 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 Follicle stimulating hormone:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Menopur:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Gonal-f:
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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 | ||||||||||
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WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||
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More Information | ||||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||||||||||
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