drug therapies
Drug therapy can feel overwhelming. You want to know as much as possible about the medications you are taking as well as any potential side effects, both physical and emotional. Side effects are a possibility from any drug, however not all patients experience side effects from fertility drugs.
Ask as many questions as needed to understand your treatment and the unfamiliar terminology. Your healthcare provider or fertility clinic may recommend different websites, including the site of the company that markets the medication, to assist you in understanding the medications. Be patient. It may take some time to absorb all of this information.
There is detailed information in this section about common fertility drugs. You’ll learn how each works, how they are administered and what side effects and results to expect.
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Safety Information:
- Follistim® AQ Cartridge administered with Follistim Pen® delivers on average an 18% higher amount of follitropin beta compared to lyophilized preparations administered with a conventional syringe. A lower dose should be considered when using Follistim® AQ Cartridge.
- Follistim® AQ Cartridge, like all gonadotropins, is a potent substance capable of causing mild to severe side effects including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), with or without pulmonary or vascular complications.
- Follistim® AQ Cartridge should be used only by physicians who are experienced in infertility treatment and should advise their patients of treatment risks, including OHSS and multiple births.
Please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information.