Comparing Gonal-f vs Menopur
| Gonal-f | Menopur |
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| Gonal-f (follicle stimulating hormone) | Menopur (menotropins) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ovulation Induction, Follicle Stimulation, Hypogonadism - Male. Gonal-f may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Follicle Stimulation, Female Infertility, Ovulation Induction. Menopur may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Ovulation Induction
Follicle Stimulation
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| More about Gonal-f (follicle stimulating hormone) | More about Menopur (menotropins) | ||||||||
| Generic Status | |||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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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. |
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. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: Gonal-f side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Menopur side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Menopur prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| 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 | Other menotropins brands include: Humegon | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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44 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Gonal-f:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Menopur:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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.
Further information
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