Clomid

Common use

Clomid (Clomiphene) is a medication that increases your chances of pregnancy by helping your body produce an egg (ovulation). Ovulation is a phase in your menstrual cycle where your ovary releases an egg. This medication treats irregular or absent ovulation among people trying to get pregnant.

Dosage and direction

Take this medication by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take exactly as directed for the exact number of days prescribed. Take your doses at regular intervals. Most women take this medication for a 5-day period, but the length of treatment may be adjusted. Your care team will give you a start date for this medication and will give you instructions on proper use. Do not take your medication more often than directed.

Precautions

Make sure you understand how and when to use this medication. You need to know when you are ovulating and when to have sexual intercourse. This will increase the chance of a pregnancy.
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. You may need tests to check the hormone levels in your blood or you may have to use home-urine tests to check for ovulation. Try to keep any appointments.
Stop taking this medication at once and contact your care team if you think you are pregnant.
This medication is not for long-term use. Most women that benefit from this medication do so within the first three cycles (months). Your care team will monitor your condition. This medication is usually used for a total of 6 cycles of treatment.

Contraindications

Adrenal gland disease,
Blood vessel disease or blood clots,
Cyst on the ovary,
Endometriosis,
Liver disease,
Ovarian cancer,
Pituitary gland disease,
Vaginal bleeding that has not been evaluated,
An unusual or allergic reaction to clomiphene, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives,
Pregnant (should not be used if you are already pregnant),
Breast-feeding.

Possible side effect

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Allergic reactions - skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Change in vision.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome - stomach or pelvic pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight gain.
Pancreatitis - severe stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched, fever, nausea, vomiting.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
Breast pain or tenderness.
Headache.
Hot flashes.
Irregular menstrual cycles or spotting.

Drug interaction

Herbal or dietary supplements, like blue cohosh, black cohosh, chasteberry, or DHEA.
Prasterone.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from heat, light, and moisture. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.