tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post8827260024661557578..comments2023-07-07T06:21:48.659-05:00Comments on My Scarlet baby: RE updateMissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10030801926318157162noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-22189067134714377072009-05-24T13:06:32.215-05:002009-05-24T13:06:32.215-05:00hi missy, thanks for stopping by my blog. i work ...hi missy, thanks for stopping by my blog. i work in a pharmacy, generic drugs are exactly the same as brand name drugs, the only difference is that they may have some inactive indgredents that are not the same, and it is the ACTIVE ingredents that are important. in order for a drug to be considered a generic for a brand name it MUST have the same active ingredents. taking letrozole instead of femara is the equivalant to taking ibuprofen instead to advil. you can request the brand name if you prefer it, but it is silly to do so because basically all you are paying for is a name, not a better drug. also, most insurance companies will not pay for a brand name drug if there is a generic available. i wish i could make more people understand this becaue it can save you a lot of money, even on otc (over the counter) medications. if you are in a store and you want to find a generic for an over the counter medication just flip the box over and look at the active ingredents, if they are the same, then it is the same medication, it's just less expensive. i NEVER buy brand name medication if there is a generic available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-13952912843212363072009-05-17T23:41:00.000-05:002009-05-17T23:41:00.000-05:00Whoa, your the new clinic is CRAZY high tech!! So ...Whoa, your the new clinic is CRAZY high tech!! So interesting!<br /><br />It sounds like you have some excellent next steps for your treatment...but I'm hoping you get pg before doing many! :)<br /><br />makingmemom.blogspot.comHillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315741098772456270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-41208080061655466822009-05-16T08:44:00.000-05:002009-05-16T08:44:00.000-05:00Your doctors "office" sounds like such a trip!I lo...Your doctors "office" sounds like such a trip!I love the check-in kiosks and buzzers LOL. <br /><br />Frustrating that you didn't get a concrete answer why you aren't pregnant yet but at the same time it really all sounds so fixable/positive. Good luck deciding on the Femara and on the HSG.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436636731066211849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-90256503400107803592009-05-16T07:29:00.000-05:002009-05-16T07:29:00.000-05:00I'm sorry that you have been moved into the 'unexp...I'm sorry that you have been moved into the 'unexplained' column. Hopefully, with access to all this new technology, your RE will be more able to help you achieve your goal!Mrs. Gamgeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351339333625358960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-53338586283179792972009-05-15T20:03:00.000-05:002009-05-15T20:03:00.000-05:00I understand you hesitation about using an off-lab...I understand you hesitation about using an off-label drug -- though I have heard from other women (mostly on IV and other blogs) that it has worked... you might ask around and see what others (and Dr. Google) say. The HSG seems like a great next step. Do you know if the IUI cycle she discussed with you would be w/injectibles and if so, would you be monitored? Sorry for all the questions! I am excited for you to take these next steps and get your BFP!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08499505564488050744noreply@blogger.com