Clomid (clomiphene)

Clomifene Citrate 50mg - 100's
Clomifene Citrate 50mg - 200's
Clomifene Citrate 50mg - 30's
Clomifene Citrate 50mg - 300's
Clomifene Citrate 50mg - 60's

Clomid (clomiphene) is used to induce ovulation (egg production) in women who do not produce ova (eggs) but wish to become pregnant. Clomid is in a class of medications called ovulatory stimulants. It works similarly to estrogen, a female hormone that causes eggs to develop in the ovaries and be released.

How should this medicine be used?
Clomid comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day for 5 days, beginning on or about day 5 of the cycle. To help you remember to take Clomid, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Clomid exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Clomid,
• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Clomid or any other medications.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease, ovarian cysts (except those from polycystic ovary syndrome), uterine fibroids, abnormal vaginal bleeding, a pituitary tumor, or thyroid or adrenal disease.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Clomid, call your doctor immediately.
• you should know that Clomid may cause blurred vision. Do not drive a car or operate machinery, especially in poor lighting, until you know how this medication affects you.
• you should know that Clomid increases the chance of multiple pregnancy (twins or more). Talk to your doctor about the risks of multiple pregnancy
 
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, call your doctor for additional directions. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What side effects can this medication cause?
Clomid may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
• flushing (feeling of warmth)
• upset stomach
• vomiting
• breast discomfort
• headache
• abnormal vaginal bleeding
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
• blurred vision
• visual spots or flashes
• double vision
• stomach or lower stomach pain
• stomach swelling
• weight gain
• shortness of breath
Long-term use of Clomid may increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Clomid should not be used for more than about six cycles. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication.
Clomid may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

What storage conditions are needed for this medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.