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Follistim side effects question

ajeannemarshallajeannemarshall
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I just took my first injection ever of follistim(175IU).  I feel a little dizzy and just not quite right.  I was just wondering if anyone could share their experience taking this medication.  Is this normal?  Thanks!
Me: 33, TTC-09/2009
Dx: Unexplained MCs. Possible poor egg quality.
MC-01/2010(7wks)
MC-05/2010(5wks)
MC-09/2010(10wks, D&C=Normal)
MC-01/2011(5wks)Began seeing RE.
MC-04/2011(10wks, D&C=TurnerSyndrome)
IVF-10/2011 followed by MC-12/2011(10wks)
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Re: Follistim side effects question

  • leolynsleolyns
    I took Bravelle but the first night of those shots I felt dizzy too and went to bed within 45 minutes of that shot. The next few nights no dizziness. Is there an info card that came with the Follitism? 
    Me (33)& DX: DOR, FSH-20.3; DH(28):SA=normal 8/11 HSG= clear!
    IUI #1 10/12/11 (Bravelle + HCG + Prometrium & acupuncture) = 10/26 BFP! Beta #1=250, Beta #2= 615. 1st u/s 11/8. image Visit The Nest! Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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  • JaredsWife06JaredsWife06
    My first couple of doses I felt dizzy as well after the 2nd or 3rd it will go away.
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  • njpabzynjpabzy member
    I felt dizzy after 1st 1 or 2 injections but I related it more to the anxiety of giving myself shots for the first time rather than to the Follistim - it went away after sitting down for about 10 min.
    M-43 DOR (FSH 20 AMH 0.16, AFC 4-6) Endo stage III DH-42 (low everything)
    TTC #1 unofficially since 6/09, officially since 10/10
    6/11 RE testing,rt tube blocked with hydro, 8/11 lap surgery rt tl
    IVF#1 10/11 Estrace,450 Follistim, 15 units low-dose HCG, DHEA - cancelled (only follie growing)
    IVF#2 started stims 11/4/11 - same protocol, increase in concentration of HCG, added CoQ10, no response, cancelled on CD 12
    12/2/11 began accupuncture; Break in Dec. Next cycle anticipated in Jan.
    PAIF/SAIF Welcome
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