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Follistim versus Gonal F

what is the difference?  I have some left over follistim from my last cycle and since I am paying out of pocket, the RE said its okay to use follistim versus the gonal f my protocol originally called for.  is this okay?
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i would think so as long as it hasn't been opened for too long.. and been in the refrigerator the whole time.. i think they are the same.. my insurance covered one and not the other, but the pharmacy said they are the same type of drug! GOOD LUCK! : )
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It looks like they are the same drug:

Follistim: http://www.medhelp.org/drugs/Follistim/show/3050

Gonal-F: http://www.medhelp.org/drugs/Gonal-F/show/3052
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