Drug Name

Clomid (Clomiphene)

Drug Uses

Clomid is used for treating womanly infertility as well as for confident conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Clomid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Clomid by mouth with or without food.
• Properly timed sexual intercourse is substantial for pleasant results. Ovulation usually occurs 5 to 10 days after a dose of Clomid.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Clomid is an ovulatory stimulant. It works by helping to produce more hormones that cause your ovaries to release 1 or more eggs.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Clomid, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Clomid at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 as well as 86 degrees F (15 as well as 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Clomid out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Clomid if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Clomid;
• you are pregnant;
• you possess abnormal vaginal bleeding;
• you possess ovarian cysts (small growths on the ovaries) or enlargement not due to polycystic ovarian syndrome;
• you possess or possess ever had blockage of blood vessels (blood clots) in the legs, lungs, or other parts of the body;
• you possess liver problems, uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal gland problems, or a brain lesion (e.g., pituitary gland tumor) .

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Important:

• Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Enlargement of the ovaries may happen during or shortly after using Clomid . Consult your health care provider incase you experience any stomach or pelvic pain, weight gain, pain, or stomach enlargement or discomfort while using Clomid.
• Pregnancy with more than 1 fetus (e.g., twins) is likely while you are using Clomid . Be sure you possess discussed the potential complications as well as hazards of multiple pregnancy;
• Lab tests, including pregnancy tests, may be performed while you take Clomid . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor as well as lab appointments.
• Take Clomid with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: do not take Clomid incase you are pregnant. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are using it. Incase you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor fair away. It is not known incase Clomid is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Clomid.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• blurred vision or vision problems (spots or flashes); breast tenderness; dizziness; enlarged breasts; enlargement of the ovaries; flushing; headache; hot flashes; lightheadedness; mood change; nausea; pelvic pain or bloating; stomach pain; vomiting.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue)increased risk of cancer of the ovaries; over stimulation of the ovaries; spontaneous abortion.

More Information

Clomid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.