Warnings


What may interact with Gonal-f?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Chasteberry
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Black cohosh

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Gonal-f

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Abnormal or unusual vaginal bleeding
-Asthma
-Cancer
-Conditions affecting your adrenal or thyroid gland
-Enlarged ovaries or ovarian cyst
-Fallopian tube blockage
-Hypogonadism
-Ovarian insufficiency
-An unusual or allergic reaction to follitropin alpha, other hormones, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant
-Breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Gonal-f?

This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
It is important to keep all records required by your care team on body temperature and intercourse, and to carefully follow any directions for urine or blood testing or ultrasound exams. If you think you have become pregnant, contact your care team at once.
Certain fertility treatments increase your chances of having multiple babies, like twins or triplets.
If abdominal pain occurs while you are using this medication, discontinue treatment and call your care team immediately. Do not use the injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and avoid sexual intercourse.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store powder in the refrigerator or at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. After the powder is dissolved, the multi-dose vial and the pen may be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 28 days. Single use vials should be used immediately after the powder is dissolved. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.