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.
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Genitourinary- Multiple pregnancies, abnormal ovarian enlargement, abnormal uterine bleeding; ovarian cyst formation, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome , risk of ovarian tumor.
Liver- Liver function tests abnormalities.
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Miscellaneous- Breast tenderness and hives.
Long term of use of Clomiphene in men who use it for infertility, it was found that there were no major side effects recorded. The most common side effects reported by patients treated more than 3 years included changes in mood, blurred vision and breast tenderness There was no significant adverse event in any patient treated with clomiphene citrate.
Clomid, Serophene
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.
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Genitourinary- Multiple pregnancies, abnormal ovarian enlargement, abnormal uterine bleeding; ovarian cyst formation, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome , risk of ovarian tumor.
Liver- Liver function tests abnormalities.
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Miscellaneous- Breast tenderness and hives.
Long term of use of Clomiphene in men who use it for infertility, it was found that there were no major side effects recorded. The most common side effects reported by patients treated more than 3 years included changes in mood, blurred vision and breast tenderness There was no significant adverse event in any patient treated with clomiphene citrate.
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.Brand Names or Trade Names of Clomiphene
India :
Ubiphene |
Ovipro -MF Forte |
Fertotab (50 mg) |
Pregmate |
Ovofar |
Fertisafe |
Ferton |
Fertomid (100 mg) |
Ovagen (100 mg) |
Infotyl (100 mg) |
Clome (100 mg) |
Ovitec 100 |
Clomiprop |
Fission |
Fulfyn |
Rejun (100 mg) |
Ovuclom (100 mg) |
Fertilin |
Clophene |
Pregmate -M
International :
Clomid, Serophene
