About Clomid
Clomiphene (KLOE-mi-feen) is used as a fertility medicine in some women who are unable to become pregnant. It works by changing the hormone balance of the body. In women, this causes ovulation to occur and prepares the body for pregnancy. Clomiphene may also be used for other conditions in both females and males as determined by your doctor.
For males taking this medicine for treatment of infertility caused by low sperm production
How to use it
If you are to begin on Day 5, count the first day of your menstrual period as Day 1. Beginning on Day 5, take the correct dose every day for as many days as your doctor ordered. To help you to remember to take your dose of medicine, take it at the same time every day.
Dosage
The dose of clomiphene will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of clomiphene. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
For treating infertility (adults): 50 milligrams (mg) a day for five days of a menstrual cycle. The treatment is usually started on the fifth day of your menstrual period. If you do not have menstrual cycles, you can begin taking your medicine at any time. If you do not become pregnant after the first course, your doctor may increase your dose a little at a time up to 250 mg a day. Your treatment may be repeated until you do become pregnant or for up to four treatment cycles.
Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
When this medicine is used for a short time at low doses, serious side effects usually are rare. However, check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Bloating; stomach or pelvic pain
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Blurred vision; decreased or double vision or other vision problems; seeing flashes of light; sensitivity of eyes to light; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Hot flashes
Breast discomfort; dizziness or lightheadedness; headache; heavy menstrual periods or bleeding between periods; mental depression; nausea or vomiting; nervousness; restlessness; tiredness; trouble in sleeping
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor
Other names
Clomid, Milophene, Serophene and other generic names
