Clomid (Clomiphene)

Clomid is used for treating female infertility and for certain conditions as determined by your doctor.

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

Do not use Clomid if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Clomid;
• you are pregnant;
• you have abnormal vaginal bleeding;
• you have ovarian cysts (small growths on the ovaries) or enlargement not due to polycystic ovarian syndrome;
• you have or have ever had blockage of blood vessels (blood clots) in the legs, lungs, or other parts of the body;
• you have liver problems, uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal gland problems, or a brain lesion (e.g., pituitary gland tumor) .

• 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 (e.g., 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.
• Use Clomid with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: 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.

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• blurred vision or vision problems (spots or flashes); breast tenderness; dizziness; enlarged breasts; enlargement of the ovaries; flushing; headache; hot flashes; lightheadedness; mood change; nausea; pelvic pain or bloating; stomach pain; vomiting.

• severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue)increased risk of cancer of the ovaries; over stimulation of the ovaries; spontaneous abortion.

Clomid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.