Antagon

(Ganirelix)

Skip to: drug prices sectionSkip to: what to expect sectionSkip to: side effects sectionSkip to: risks and warnings sectionSkip to: common concerns from users and pharmacists
ADVERTISEMENT

Helps women become pregnant through in-vitro fertilization.

Skip Upsides & Downsides section. Skip to side effects section.

Our bottom line

Antagon (Ganirelix) will have less overall injections compared to alternative medications, but your doctor will help you decide the best protocol and options for you.

Lowest price near you
  • Price before coupon
    $1001.11
  • Lowest price with coupon
    $316.95
    68% savings
Find instant savings
Quick facts about Ganirelix
  • Drug class: Women's health
  • Rx status: Prescription only
  • Generic status: No lower cost generic available

Upsides

  • A protocol that uses Antagon (Ganirelix) will be shorter and will have overall less injections than other options.
  • Comes as a pre-packaged kit, so it's easy to set up and use. The syringes are already premixed.
  • Can be used in women who have liver or kidney problems.
Get our free fact sheet

What to expect from Ganirelix, on one page

Download Fact Sheet
Tried Ganirelix? Write a review!

Downsides

  • Only available as an injection that must be given for several consecutive days.
  • Must be given along with other fertility treatments, so it's not the only medicine you'll receive.
Get our free fact sheet

What to expect from Ganirelix, on one page

Download Fact Sheet
How it works

Antagon (Ganirelix) temporarily blocks a hormone from causing ovulation. Using it prevents eggs from being released before they're harvested.

Quick facts about Ganirelix
  • Drug class: Women's health
  • Rx status: Prescription only
  • Generic status: No lower cost generic available

Used for

Dosage forms

  • Injection
Tried Ganirelix? Write a review!

Prices and coupons

Skip prices section. Skip to what to expect section.
Prices and coupons for 5 (250mcg-0.5ml) syringes of Ganirelix near
Sign up now for a 30-day trial and save up to 95% at CVS, Kroger, Albertsons, and other pharmacies.
Learn more
See more prices and coupons in your area

What to expect when you take Antagon (Ganirelix) for Female infertility

Skip what to expect section. Skip to side effects section.
  • First few hoursHours
    First few daysDays
    First few weeksWeeks
    First few monthsMonths
  • Effectiveness
  • Full effects
  • First few hoursHours
    First few daysDays
    First few weeksWeeks
    First few monthsMonths
  • Possible side effects
  • Pain in pelvic area
  • Headache
  • Vaginal Bleeding
  • Irritation at the injection site
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
Skip side effects section. Skip to risks and warnings section.

Side effect rates for Antagon (Ganirelix)

From 794 clinical trials of Ganirelix when taken for female infertility (250 mcg/day)
  • Pelvic pain
    5%5%
  • Death of fetus
    4%4%
  • Headache
    3%3%
  • Overstimulation of ovaries
    2%2%
  • Vaginal Bleeding
    2%2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Where we got our data »

The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Ganirelix.

Antagon (Ganirelix)
Placebo

People taking Ganirelix felt side effect more

People taking Ganirelix felt side effect less

No difference

Risks and Warnings for Antagon (Ganirelix)

Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.
    • Higher risk if:
    • › History of severe allergic conditions

    Get emergency medical help right away if you notice trouble breathing, chest tightness, swelling in the face or tongue, or blue skin color after using Antagon (Ganirelix). These are signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction. If you know you are allergic to any fertility medicines, tell your doctor before starting Antagon (Ganirelix).

Common concerns from people taking Antagon (Ganirelix)

Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?
Kidneys and liver
  • Can be used in women who have liver or kidney problems.