Clomifene
Description
Clomifene is a medicine that has a similar action to the female hormone estrogen. It is used to induce egg production in women who are not able to ovulate due to certain medical conditions.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Clomifene
- Flushing
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Headache
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Blurred vision
- Hot flashes
- Difficulty in breathing
- Severe stomach ache
- Weight gain
- Yellowing of skin and eyes
- Anxiety and nervousness
- Breast pain and tenderness
- Trouble sleeping
Uses of Clomifene
What is it prescribed for?
- Infertility due to ovulatory failure
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed after 5-10 days of administration.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 15-20 days.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Any suspicion of a pregnancy should be ruled out before starting the use of this medicine. It is advised to consult your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Use of this women is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding. If the use of this medicine is absolutely necessary then your doctor may ask to discontinue breastfeeding.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Clomifene or any other component present with it.
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have abnormal vaginal/uterine bleeding that is yet to be diagnosed.
Thyroid/Adrenal gland disorder
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an active disease of the thyroid or adrenal glands.
Endometrial cancer
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having uterine cancer.
Liver disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an impairment of liver function.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of this medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Any suspicion of a pregnancy should be ruled out before starting the use of this medicine. It is advised to consult your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Use of this women is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding. If the use of this medicine is absolutely necessary then your doctor may ask to discontinue breastfeeding.
General warnings
Evaluation of hormone levels
It is advised to evaluate the levels of sex hormones and rule out diseases like endometrial cancer, ovarian cysts before starting the treatment with this medicine. It is advised to undergo a regular pelvic examination before and during the course of treatment.
Multiple pregnancies
Use of this medicine may increase the risk of multiple pregnancies. it is advised to discuss the risks associated with the use of this medicine.
Visual disturbances
Use of this medicine has been associated with an impairment of vision in some patients. It is advised to not drive vehicles while using this medicine.
Missed Dose
Call the doctor for further instructions if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose
Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, headache, hot flashes etc.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Danazol
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Clomifene as instructed by the doctor. Your dose is likely to change over the course of treatment. It is advised to undergo tests that will ensure the safe and effective use of this medicine. Follow all the instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine is similar to female sex hormone estrogen and works by stimulating the release of an egg from the ovary.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Synthetic ovulation stimulants
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Nov 2017
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