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Folistim is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Female Infertility. Folistim also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Folistim depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Folistim have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Folistim go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Folistim has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Folistim related warnings talks about Folistim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Folistim are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Folistim may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Folistim is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Folistim is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Is the use of Folistim safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Folistim. It is best to stop taking Folistim immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Folistim safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Folistim in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Folistim is unavailable.
What is the effect of Folistim on the Kidneys?
Folistim does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Folistim on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Folistim on the liver.
What is the effect of Folistim on the Heart?
Folistim has very mild side effects on the heart.
Folistim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folistim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Folistim habit forming or addictive?
Folistim does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Folistim since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Folistim should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Folistim for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Folistim
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Folistim together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Folistim
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Folistim and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Folistim is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as flushing, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Take Folistim once daily for five days or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver diseases and thyroid dysfunction.
Rarely, Folistim causes depression. However, the exact cause of depression is not known. If you are experiencing insomnia, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Folistim is antiestrogen because it is a weak estrogen receptor antagonist that weakly affects the estrogen from mediating its biological effect which in turn stimulates the release of gonadotropin hormones both in men and women.
Yes, Folistim and Provera (medroxyprogesterone) can be taken together. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with Provera then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Clomid® (clomiphene citrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 312