Luveris
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Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.
Overview
Luveris is a prescription medication used to treat infertility in women. It is used with other fertility treatments to help promote the development of the follicle and helps with embryo implantation.
It belongs to a group of drugs called gonadotropins. These work to help with infertility because it acts like a hormone that is critical in the development of the follicle and embryo implantation.
This medication is available as an injection and is injected under the skin by a healthcare professional.
Common side effects of Luveris include headache and stomach pain.
What is it used for?
Luveris is a prescription medication used to treat infertility in women. It is used with other fertility treatments to help promote the development of the follicle and helps with embryo implantation.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side effects
Serious side effects have been reported with Luveris. See the “Luveris Precautions” section.
Common side effects of Luveris include the following:
- headache
- stomach pain
- nausea
- pain
- fatigue
- injection site reactions
This is not a complete list of Luveris side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
All information on this site is provided “as-is” for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. You should consult with a medical professional if you have any questions about your health.