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Estrace vs. generic estradiol

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Has anyone had their RE/nurse tell them they have to use the brand name Estrace instead of estradiol (the generic)?  The difference in cost for me would be $450, and my nurse just said--"brand-name only, sorry." 

I at least want an explanation for why I would have to pay that much more for the same drug.

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  • JenScott-4-09JenScott-4-09 member

    They submitted mine as brand name only too. Not sure why though. I figured I would ask my office when I go in next wednesday.

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    I was ordered generic Estrace and felt it did its job. I have no answers here but wish you good luck in your upcoming cycle.
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  • tst1998tst1998
    I use generic. It cost a whopping 84 cents for 120 tabs. Not sure why they would care. It should be pretty much the same. It has worked just fine for all my cycles.
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  • lynn0926lynn0926 member
    I am on the generic for my mock right now! I hope you dont feel as bad as I do on it. The generic is working. My lining is already triple stripped and 8.5. That was after only one week. Still have 2 to go. Are you getting ready to cycle? Do you have your est. transfer date? I am so excited for you!!!
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  • sekurasekura member

    imagelynn0926:
    I am on the generic for my mock right now! I hope you dont feel as bad as I do on it. The generic is working. My lining is already triple stripped and 8.5. That was after only one week. Still have 2 to go. Are you getting ready to cycle? Do you have your est. transfer date? I am so excited for you!!!

    Hey, Lynn!  I think you feeling bad is why RBA is prescribing brand-name, instead of generic; supposedly less side-effects.  Glad your lining is developing well! You'll be doing your cycle in no time!

    I am actually in my cycle already; chose our donor last Friday, and started cycling (Lupron suppression) on Sunday!  Its been insanely fast, but we wanted to be able to go this quickly.  Est. transfer date is May 12th.

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    Me: 34, DH: 35 DX: DOR (FSH 14.9, AMH 0.67, AFC ~10) and Egg Quality

    IVF #1 Feb 2012. MDFL protocol w/ Met. 7 ER, 0F.
    May Donor Egg IVF cycle:3 EF, 1 blast ET 5/12, 2 frosties
    BFP 5/21! beta #1 5/22 306 beta #2 5/24 818 beta #3 5/31 15,038.

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    imagesekura:

    imagelynn0926:
    I am on the generic for my mock right now! I hope you dont feel as bad as I do on it. The generic is working. My lining is already triple stripped and 8.5. That was after only one week. Still have 2 to go. Are you getting ready to cycle? Do you have your est. transfer date? I am so excited for you!!!

    Hey, Lynn!  I think you feeling bad is why RBA is prescribing brand-name, instead of generic; supposedly less side-effects.  Glad your lining is developing well! You'll be doing your cycle in no time!

    I am actually in my cycle already; chose our donor last Friday, and started cycling (Lupron suppression) on Sunday!  Its been insanely fast, but we wanted to be able to go this quickly.  Est. transfer date is May 12th.

    That's awesome news! How exciting! I will have to ask for brand name when I do this. It will be well worth the extra money for you! 

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