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Side effect(s) of Clomiphene


Review the side-effects of Clomiphene as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Heart
- Vasomotor flushes.

  Central Nervous System
- Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness.

  Eye
- Visual symptoms, blurring spots or flashes, double vision, photophobia.

  Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal pain/discomfort, distension, bloating, nausea, vomiting.

  Genitourinary
- Multiple pregnancies, abnormal ovarian enlargement, abnormal uterine bleeding; ovarian cyst formation, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome , risk of ovarian tumor.

  Liver
- Liver function tests abnormalities.

  Miscellaneous
- Breast tenderness and hives.

Other Precautions :

Pregnancy with more than 1 fetus (eg, twins) is possible while taking this medication.Consult with your doctor about multiple pregnancy.

Drug Name : Clomiphene

Clomiphene(Clomid) generic is an ovulatory stimulant, prescribed for infertility due to anovulation. It increases production of gonadotropins and causes the ovaries to release 1 or more eggs.


Trade Names for Clomiphene

India :


International :


Clomid, Serophene
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