Generic Name: Clomiphene

Brand Name: Clomid

This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist

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

How to use:
The recommended dosage for the first course of treatment is 50 milligrams (1 tablet) daily for 5 days. If ovulation does not appear to have occurred, your doctor may try up to 2 more times.

Warning and Precautions:
Clomid may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or vision disturbances, including blurring, spots, and flashes. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Clomid with caution. 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 taking Clomid . Call your health care provider if you experience any stomach or pelvic pain, weight gain, pain, or stomach enlargement or discomfort while taking Clomid.
Pregnancy with more than 1 fetus (eg, twins) is possible while you are taking Clomid. Be sure you have discussed the potential complications and hazards of multiple pregnancy.
Lab tests, including pregnancy tests, may be performed while you use Clomid. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

Important safety information:
Do not use Clomid if you are pregnant. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Clomid is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Clomid.

Side Effects:
Any of the medicine can cause side effects. If the side effects occur seek medical attention or consult with your doctor for more information. Anyway such common side effects may bother you: diarrhea, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, temporary vision changes, nausea, tiredness, vomiting. Seek medical attention if any of these side effects occur: chest pain, allergic reactions, difficulty swallowing or breathing, fainting, irregular or slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, unusual stomach pain, painful or prolonged erection.
 
Overdose:
Almost any medicine taking in excess doses without consultation with your doctor can cause an overdose. Symptoms may include blurred vision; flushing; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.

Missed Dose: If your doctor gave you strict instructions not to miss dose and if you missed one take the missed dose as soon as you remembered. If it is time for your next dose, skip it and continue taking you medicine regularly. Do not double the medicine. It can cause severe side effects.

Do not use this medicine:
if you have any allergic reaction to any component of this medicine

Storage conditions:
Clomid should be kept away from heat, direct light, water, moisture at a room temperature (approximately 23 degrees C ). The medicine should be kept in a place unreachable for children.

All information given above is a summary. You must visit your doctor, pharmacies or health care provider can provide more information about this medicine. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Do not store medication with end term of storage.