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Clomiphene Oral Tablet (CLOMIPHENE - ORAL)

This medicine is used for the following purposes:

  • diagnostic test
  • endocrine disorder
  • infertility

Brand Name(s): Clomid

Generic Name: Clomiphene

Instructions

Take the medicine with 250 mL (1 cup) of water.

This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day.

Do not take for more than five days in each menstrual cycle.

Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.

If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Keep using this medicine for the full number of days that it is prescribed. Do not stop the medicine even if you start to feel better.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Do not take the medicine more than once during 24 hours.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Some patients taking this medicine have experienced serious side effects. Please speak with your doctor to understand the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.

This medicine may increase the risk of some types of cancer in women. Please speak with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.

This medicine is associated with an increased risk for serious blood clots. Speak with your doctor about the benefits and risks from using this medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Please check with your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.

Call the doctor if there are any signs of confusion or unusual changes in behavior.

It is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.

Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.

Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.

Always refill this medicine before it runs out.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • bloating
  • blurry vision
  • breast pain or swelling
  • dizziness
  • feeling of heat or flushing
  • headaches
  • nausea
  • stomach upset or abdominal pain
  • cramping of the uterus or bleeding from the vagina
  • vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • abdominal cramps
  • increased risk of cancer
  • chest pain
  • diarrhea
  • swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
  • severe or persistent headache
  • fast or irregular heart beats
  • sudden leg pain, swelling, warmth or redness
  • signs of liver damage (such as yellowing of eye or skin, dark urine, or unusual tiredness)
  • mood changes
  • shortness of breath
  • urinating less often
  • blurring or changes of vision
  • vision problems - blind spots or dark spots
  • severe or persistent vomiting
  • sudden or unexplained weight gain

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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