Clomid, a prescription medicine, is licensed to treat infertility in women. This page on the eMedTV Web site contains a general overview of the medication, including its effects, potential side effects, dosage information, and more.
Some of the more common Clomid side effects include breast pain, hot flashes, and bloating. This eMedTV page lists other commonly reported problems, as well as some of the side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Weight gain is a rare side effect of Clomid that has been reported in less than 1 percent of patients. This eMedTV page discusses Clomid and weight gain in more detail and offers suggestions for helping with weight gain.
Side effects may potentially occur with Clomid, and vaginal dryness is a possible problem. This eMedTV resource discusses how often vaginal dryness is reported with Clomid and describes over-the-counter products that may provide dryness relief.
Certain side effects may occur with the use of Clomid, and hair loss is a rare but possible problem. This eMedTV page lists the percentage of people who have developed hair loss with Clomid and explains what your doctor may do if hair loss occurs.
Migraines appear to be a side effect of Clomid, but the results of clinical studies are not conclusive. This eMedTV Web page explores the link between Clomid and migraines, including the results of these studies and what you can do if migraines occur.
Of all the possible side effects of Clomid, depression has been one of the more rare side effects reported. This eMedTV segment further discusses the link between Clomid and depression, and offers a list of depression symptoms to look out for.
Clomid is used for the treatment of infertility in women (mainly in women who do not ovulate). This part of the eMedTV library describes how Clomid works, explains who should avoid the drug, and lists possible off-label Clomid uses.
The recommended starting Clomid dosage is 50 mg once a day for five days. This segment of the eMedTV archives provides specific dosing instructions for this medication and offers helpful tips and precautions for those taking Clomid.
When other medicines are taken together with Clomid, drug interactions don't usually occur. As this eMedTV page explains, while there are no known drug interactions with Clomid, you still need to tell your doctor about other drugs you may be taking.
Clomid may potentially cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. This eMedTV segment lists more Clomid warnings and precautions, explains who should not take the medication, and describes other possible side effects to look out for.
Clinical trials show that 30 percent of women taking Clomid were able to become pregnant. This page on the eMedTV Web site further explores Clomid success rates and lists the factors that may help determine success with this drug.
Women who take Clomid have an increased chance of having twins. This section of the eMedTV archives discusses twins with Clomid in more detail and lists percentages of women on the drug who have twins, triplets, quadruplets, and quintuplets.
Women who are or may already be pregnant should not take Clomid. This part of the eMedTV site describes the animal studies conducted on Clomid and pregnancy, and explains the possible effects the medication may have on a developing fetus.
Vomiting, hot flashes, and vision problems are common symptoms of a Clomid overdose. This eMedTV article lists other possible signs of an overdose and describes treatment options that are currently available for a Clomid overdose.
There are several generic versions of Clomid, including Milophene, Serophene, and clomiphene citrate. This eMedTV resource describes generic Clomid products in more detail and explains how the FDA's generic drug rating system works.
