Side Effects of Clomiphene (Cont.)

Clomiphene Side Effects to Report

There are a number of less common (but more serious) side effects with clomiphene that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Severe abdominal pain (stomach pain)
  • Changes in vision
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including an unexplained rash, itching, hives, unexplained swelling, wheezing, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
     
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) can occur with clomiphene. OHSS is characterized by enlarged ovaries and can be extremely dangerous. In severe cases, the ovaries could rupture. Symptoms of OHSS include abdominal (stomach) pain or enlargement, upset stomach (nausea), vomiting, diarrhea, and weight gain. If you have these symptoms, contact your healthcare provider right away.
 

Rare Side Effects of Clomiphene

There are other possible clomiphene side effects that can occur. These side effects occurred in less than 1 percent of patients taking clomiphene. For these side effects, it is difficult to tell whether they are actually caused by clomiphene or something else.
 
Some of these possible clomiphene side effects include, but are not limited to:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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