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Clomid
Uses:
Clomiphene is used to treat infertility.
Other Uses:
Clomid may also be used to diagnose certain conditions.
How to Take:
It is important that Clomid be taken as directed. Follow your dosing schedule
carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any questions. You may
be asked to record your body temperature and to properly time sexual intercourse
for best results.
Side Effects:
May cause dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, stomach upset, bloating,
or nausea. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the
medication. Report promptly: mental/mood changes, skin rash, hot flashes,
stomach pain, breast tenderness, blurred vision, abnormal vaginal bleeding.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of:
liver disease, psychiatric problems, ovarian cysts, blood clots, cancer,
abnormal vaginal bleeding, thyroid problems, adrenal gland disease. Caution
is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving) since
Clomid may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Use of Clomid may result
in multiple births (e.g., twins, triplets). Clomiphene must not be used
during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant,
inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if clomiphene passes into
breast milk. Clomiphene may reduce milk production. Consult your doctor
before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may
use, especially of:
other fertility treatments.
Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting,
flushing, blurred vision, and stomach pain.
Notes:
It is important to remain closely monitored by your doctor. Keep out of
reach of children and do not give Clomid to others.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor promptly.
Storage:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and
30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other
healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the
use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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