Clomiphene is a medication that is prescribed to treat infertility in women. This eMedTV Web page covers how clomiphene works and provides general information on its effects, success rate, and possible side effects.
Potential side effects of clomiphene include headache, bloating, and breast pain, among others. This eMedTV segment lists the most common clomiphene side effects, as well as serious problems that require immediate medical attention.
What is clomiphene used for? As this eMedTV article explains, clomiphene is used for treating infertility in women. This article also includes an explanation of how the drug works, as well as a description of a possible off-label clomiphene use.
The usual starting dose of clomiphene is 50 mg once daily for five days. This eMedTV resource contains other clomiphene dosing tips and guidelines, including information on when and how to take the medication.
There are currently no known drug interactions with clomiphene, but as this eMedTV page explains, there may still be medications that can cause an interaction. To reduce this risk, be sure to tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.
You should not take clomiphene if you are or may be pregnant. This eMedTV page lists other women who should not take the medicine and offers more precautions and warnings with clomiphene, including potential side effects to look out for.
Milophene, Serophene, and clomiphene citrate are all generic forms of clomiphene. This eMedTV article further describes generic clomiphene, offers details on its manufacturers, and explains how the FDA's generic drug rating system works.
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