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CLOMID
(clomiphene citrate)
DESCRIPTION AND SIDE EFFECTS
BUY
GENERIC CLOMID
overview:
Clomiphene citrate (clomid) is frequently referred to
by its brand names, Clomid and Serophene. Clomiphene is used to induce
ovulation, to correct irregular ovulation, to help increase egg
production and to correct luteal phase deficiency.
DIRECTIONS:
Clomiphene citrate (clomid) comes in 50-mg
tablets that are taken on days 5-9 of your cycle or, less typically, on
days 4-8 or 3-7. There is some preliminary research that indicates that
an earlier start date may result in more pregnancies, but most
gynecologists continue to prescribe Clomiphene citrate (clomid) for days 5-9.Daily doses range
from 50 mg to 200 mg. A few doctors will prescribe Clomiphene citrate
(clomid) as much 250 mg per
day, but this is rare and goes against manufacturer's suggestions. The
Merck Manual, a reputable sourcebook for health care professionals,
suggests no more than 150 mg per day.
side effects:
Just as women's bodies are
so different from one another, their reactions to Clomiphene citrate
(clomid) vary
tremendously. Some women have virtually no side effects. Others do, but
they are more frequently related to emotions. Other side effects of Clomiphene citrate
(clomid) may
include mood swings, hot flashes, breast tenderness, and thinning of the
uterine lining. Multiple gestation pregnancies may occur (about an 8-10
percent occurrence in those who get pregnant).
warnings and precautions:
As with most
ovulation-inducing drugs, there is a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation.
Cysts can erupt and ovaries can be enlarged. This is rarely serious and
is more common with other fertility medications. However, if you are
taking Clomiphene citrate (clomid) and have unexplained pain, call your doctor. A
quick ultrasound can determine if there are any problems. This drug
should not be taken if you are pregnant or have a history of liver
disease.
INTERACTIONS:
Before taking Clomiphene citrate
(clomid) Inform your doctor about all the
medicines you use, this includes antibiotics, barbiturates,
carbamezapine, caffeine, clofibrate, cyclosporine, dantrolene,
grapefruit juice, hydrocortisone, medications for sleep (i.e. diazepam,
temazepam), medications for mental depression, medicine for diabetes,
mineral oil, modafinil, oxcarbaepine, phenytoin, prednisolone,
medications used to treat HIV, selegline, soy isoflavones, st johns
wart, tamoxifen, raloxifene, theophylline, topiramate, and warfarin.
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