Clomiphene is used to induce ovulation in women who do not generate ova yet want to get pregnant (infertility). Ovulatory stimulant drugs include clomiphene in their group of drugs. Similar to the female hormone oestrogen, which encourages the development and release of eggs from the ovaries, it has a similar effect.

Clomiphene is available as an oral tablet. It is typically started on or around day 5 of the cycle and taken once day for 5 days. Take clomiphene at roughly the same time each day to help with memory. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any instructions on your prescription label that you are unsure about following. Follow the prescription for clomiphene precisely. Never take it in larger or less amounts or more frequently than directed by your doctor.

Menstrual irregularities, fibrocystic breasts, chronic breast milk production, and male infertility are other conditions that can be treated with clomiphene. The potential dangers of using this medicine for your illness should be discussed with your doctor.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if you think this drug may be recommended for other conditions.

Before taking clomiphene,

• If you have an allergy to clomiphene or any other drug, let your doctor and pharmacist know right away.
• Inform your physician and pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
• Inform your doctor if you have or have had had thyroid or adrenal disease, a pituitary tumour, abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease, ovarian cysts (apart from those caused by polycystic ovary syndrome), uterine fibroids, or any other of these conditions.
• Inform your doctor if you are expecting or nursing a baby. Call your doctor as soon as possible if you become pregnant while taking clomiphene.
• You need to be aware that clomiphene might impair your vision. Till you are certain of how this prescription affects you, avoid using machinery or driving a car, especially in dimly lit areas.
• You ought to be aware that clomiphene raises the possibility of multiple pregnancies (twins or more). You should discuss the dangers of multiple pregnancies with your doctor.

Keep eating normally unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you recall. Call your doctor for more information if the next dose is about to expire, though. To make up for a missing dose, do not take a second one.

Side effects are possible with clomiphene. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, let your doctor know right once:

• Flushing (sense of warmth)
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Uncomfortable breasts
• Headache
• Abnormal uterine bleeding

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:

• Fuzzy vision
• Visual speckling or flashing
• Dual perception
• Lower stomach or stomach ache
• Abdomen swells
• Gaining weight
• Breathing difficulty

The chance of developing ovarian cancer may rise with prolonged usage of clomiphene. More than six cycles should not be utilised with clomiphene. The dangers of using this drug should be discussed with your doctor.

Further negative effects of clomiphene are possible. If you experience any strange issues while taking this medicine, contact your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

Keep this medication tightly closed in the original container and out of the reach of children. Keep it away from excessive heat and moisture at room temperature (not in the bathroom).

Although many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and are simple for young children to open, it is crucial to keep all medications out of sight and out of reach of children. Always lock safety caps and promptly stash medication up and away from young children where it is out of their sight and reach to prevent poisoning. http://www.upandaway.org

Unused prescriptions must be disposed of carefully to prevent pets, kids, and other people from ingesting them. You should not, however, dispose of this medication in the toilet. Instead, utilising a medicine take-back programme is the easiest approach to get rid of your medication. To find out about take-back programmes in your area, speak with your pharmacist or the garbage/recycling department in your city. If you do not have access to a take-back programme, see the FDA’s Safe Disposal of Medications website at http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p for additional information.

Call the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 in the event of an overdose. Moreover, information can be found online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. Call 911 right once if the person has collapsed, experienced a seizure, is having difficulty breathing, or cannot be roused.

Overdose symptoms could include:

• Uneasy stomach
• Vomiting
• Hot flash
• Fuzzy vision
• Visual speckling or flashing
• Gaps in vision
• Abdomen swells
• Lower stomach or stomach ache

Keep all of your appointments with your physician and the lab. To determine how your body is responding to clomiphene, your doctor may request specific lab tests.

No one else should take your medication. Any queries you may have regarding medication refills should be directed to your pharmacist.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.