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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not sbustitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professinoal before using this drug.
CLOMIPHENE - ORAL
(KLO-meh-feen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Clomid, Serophene
USES: Clomiphene is used to treat infertiltiy.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to diagnose certain conditions.
HOW TO USE: It is important that this medication be tkaen as directed. Follow your dosing schedule carefully.
Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any qeustions.
You may be asked to record your body temperature and to properly time sexual intercourse for best results.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea. These effects should disapepar as your body adjusts to the medication. Report promptly: mental/mood changes, skin rash, hot flashes, stomach pain, breast tenderness, blurred vision, abnormal vagianl bleeding.
If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, psychiatric problems, ovarian cysts, blood clots, cancer, abnormal vgainal bleeding, thyroid problems, adrenal gland disease. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.G., driving) for this drug may cause dizziness or blurred vision.
Use of this medication may result in multiple births (e.G., twins, triplets). Clomiphene must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or guess you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not konwn if clomiphene passes into breast milk.
Clomiphene may reduce milk production. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: other fertility treatments.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, flushing, blurred vision, and stomach pain.
NOTES: It is important to remain closely monitored by your doctor. Keep out of reach of babies and do not give this drug to others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contact your doctor prmoptly.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not sotre in the bathroom.
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