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Where do you guys buy clomid? and how much?
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Angie
 April 5th, 2006 11:44 AMReport

Hi, guys! This cycle we are going to have our first medicated IUI cycle. I am going to take 50mg clomid from CD3 -7. This time, my RE called in the nearby pharmacist (Walgreen) so I don't have to come up to the clinic. But I am wondering which pharmacist everyone else goes to get clomid and the price. Is on-line pharmacist better and more affordable? I am desparate for more information. Thanks. By the way, I would like to know how much you pay for a hCG shot, too.

Mega
 April 5th, 2006 11:57 AMReport

Hi Angie. Walgreens is the pharmacy I've been using for Clomid & it's also where I've been getting the HCG trigger shot as well, Ovidrel. The Clomid is always in stock there, & I pay around $75 I think for 150 mgs. all out of pocket and around $68 for the Ovidrel trigger shot also out of pocket. For just 50 mgs of Clomid, at Walgreens I paid $25. I just saw the Ovidrel shot on a mailorder pharm. for $55 though, I can't remember which one though. You can get Clomid cheaper online too--do a google search on mailorder pharms. The ones I've found thus far are schrafts.com, IVPcare.com, and IVFmeds. I'm switching from Clomid & IUI to injectibles this cycle so I've been researching mail order pharms all morning, instead of working. Shhh, don't tell my boss. Ha! HTH! Good luck with the Clomid & IUI cycle.



Mega
 April 5th, 2006 12:19 PMReport

Oh Angie, I forgot to mention, if you get the trigger shot from Walgreens be sure to fill your prescription a couple days before you need it b/c not all locations have that particular drug in stock. But they'll be glad to order it for you & I don't believe it costs any extra. At least that was my experience with Ovidrel, I was able to track it down & only had to go about 20 mins out of my way to find it, I was lucky. But now I always fill the Ovidrel well in advance.


Amanda
 April 5th, 2006 1:04 PMReport

Hey Mega... what does the hcg trugger shot do ???? and what is injectibles??? what is the difference between injectibles vs clomid and iui??? i would really apperciate the information .. thanks again


Mega
 April 5th, 2006 1:16 PMReport

Hi Amanda. The Hcg trigger shot is what actually forces a mature follie to rupture, it "triggers" ovulation. You typically O 36 hrs after the shot & it's often used in IUI & IVF to time the O. Injectibles are also ovulation inductors like Clomid, but are usually stronger & tend to create more follies. The s/e are usually less. But they're a lot more expensive than Clomid too. All this gets sooo confusing doesn't it, when you're first starting out. Most drs have you start on Clomid & then depending on how you respond they'll decide from there if injectibles are an option. Where are you right now in all this TTC craziness? HTH! Good luck, Amanda. Wishing you tons of dust.



Amanda
 April 5th, 2006 1:29 PMReport

hey mega ... well i have tooken clomid & metformin before in aug and sept of last year.. the my mother passed away and i stoped completely.. now since things have calmed down alittle .. im ready to start again... there is nothing wrong with me or my husband .. Except... i dont ovulate.. i have had a hsg done and everything looked perfect.. sooooo... im going to the doctor next wensday and ill start clomid again in may.... in aug she started me out on 50mg days 5-9 and in sept she upped it to 100mg days 5-9 ... so that is my story lol... i have been trying for 5 years to have a child .. also with the hcg shots is it an actual shot that you give your self??? thanks again


Mega
 April 5th, 2006 2:16 PMReport

Amanda--that's right, I've read your story before. Sorry about your mom, you've had a difficult several months. I'm glad you're ready to get back in the TTC game though. Wow, 5 years, that's a long time. Yes, the Hcg shot is a shot you can do at home. I have my DH give it to me whenever possible. We do it in my tummy, & it doesn't hurt (well it doesn't hurt when he does it). The Ovidrel that I use is a prefilled syringe so no mixing is needed. Good luck with the Clomid again, I wish you much success!

Angie
 April 6th, 2006 5:41 PMReport

Thanks, Mega. This time, I bought clomid from Walgreens and I paid $25 just as you said. I will see how much I have to pay for a trigger shot this cycle. Good luck to your fertility drug shopping and IUI w/ injectibles.


Mega
 April 7th, 2006 9:41 AMReport

Thanks Angie! What trigger shot did your dr prescribe for you? Do you know yet? Good luck this cycle. I'll check back & see how it goes. I had my 1st shot last night, it wasn't too bad. The drugs came in less than 24 hrs so that's good.


Angie
 April 7th, 2006 2:48 PMReport

Hi, Mega. My RE has not wrote a prescription for a trigger shot yet. I am going to come in for u/s on CD12. After he checks how I am doing, he will prescribe for it. So do you feel any sideeffects of the shot or anything? Last night, I had a night sweat or hot flash from clomid, I think. I was feeling really hot. By the way which pharmacy did you end up getting your injectibles from? And how much was it? I have one more question....sorry I have too many questions. How many mature follicles are ideal with the clomid use? and injectible? About 3?

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