Puregon is also known by the generic name Follitropin Beta. Puregon is a drug that is comprised of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). FSH is a naturally occurring hormone in the body and is responsible for the development of eggs in the female ovaries and sperm in the male testes. Puregon is given to a patient to help her eggs mature so she can get pregnant. Puregon is also used to enable the woman’s ovaries to produce multiply eggs at once when she is interested in vitro fertilization.
What are the side effects associated with use of Puregon (Follitropin Beta)?
Side effects associated with the use of Puregon may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating and gas, fever, chills, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, mild pain in the lower abdomen, muscle pain, menstrual spotting, and pain or swelling at the injection site.
Approximately 5% of patients treated with FSH develop a condition called Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). This is seen most commonly after the first cycle of therapy. Symptoms of OHSS include severe pain in the abdomen or pelvis, swelling of the hands, legs, or abdomen, shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, low urine output, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. OHSS can be fatal. Notify your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms.
Although rare, it is possible to have an allergic reaction to Puregon. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include a sudden rash, itchiness or swelling of the skin, mouth, or throat, and difficulty breathing. It is also possible to develop a blood clot at the injection site, symptoms of which include pain, warmth, redness, or tingling or numbness in the limbs. Contact your doctor immediately if such symptoms occur.
What precautions are advised when using Puregon (Follitropin Beta)?
There are no known drug interactions with Puregon but make sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications, including herbal or other nutritional supplements before you order any prescription from Canadian drugs online.
Puregon is only to be used in women 18 years of age and older. Women who become pregnant or who are nursing should stop using Puregon immediately. Usage of Puregon may result in multiple pregnancies and births.
What happens with an overdose of Puregon (Follitropin Beta)?
Overdoses with Puregon is unknown but based on its known mechanism of action, it is unlikely to result in death. If you suspect you have overdosed on Puregon, contact a doctor immediately.
This summary is not all-inclusive; your pharmacist can provide you with more information about Puregon (Follitropin Beta) or you can log onto Canadian online pharmacy.
Valid US or Canadian prescriptions for Puregon must be acquired from your doctor and can be filled through an online Canadian pharmacy. These pharmacies can offer you a substantial financial savings to your medication bills while offering the same quality and legality of the medications you purchase.