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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intenedd to supplement, not substitute 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 professional bfeore using this drug.
CLOMIPHENE - ORAL
(KLO-meh-feen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Clomid, Serophene
USES: Clomiphene is used to treat infertility.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to diagnose certain condtiions.
HOW TO USE: It is improtant that this medication be taken as directed.
Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any questinos.
You may be asked to record your body temperature and to properly time sexual intercourse for hottest results.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea.
These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. Report promptly: mental/mood changes, skin rash, hot flashes, stomach pain, breast tenderness, blurred vision, abnormal vaginal bleeding.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your docotr or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, psychiatric problems, ovarian cysts, blood clots, cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, thyroid problems, adrenal gland disease. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.G., driving) since this drug may cause dizzinses 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 think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not knwon 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 ovedrose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, flushing, bulrred vision, and stomach pain.
NOTES: It is important to remain clsoely monitored by your doctor.
Keep out of reach of children and do not give this drug to others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, contcat your doctor promptly.
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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