Clomid Side Effects
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Clomid (Clomiphene citrate) is prescribed to women who want to get pregnant but are experiencing ovulatory dysfunction. Clomid induces ovulation by stimulating the hormones to release a mature egg from the ovary. Patients suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome and certain types of amenorrhea, such as amenorrhea-galactorrhea syndrome and post-oral-contraceptive amenorrhea, have achieved successful pregnancies using Clomid. Clomid side effects may include visual disturbances in addition to the expected hormonal side effects such as spotting and breast tenderness.[1]
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| Brand name for | Clomiphene citrate |
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| Manufacturer | Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC[2] |
| Uses | Ovarian stimulation in the treatment of female infertility[3] |
| Common side effects | Visual symptoms, headache, hot flashes, breast tenderness, and abnormal uterine bleeding[3] |
| Who should not take Clomid? | Women who might be pregnant, have liver disease, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, hyperprolactinemia, or ovarian cysts.[2] |
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Clomid Side Effects
Clomid has been known to cause visual symptoms. Some patients experience blurring and report seeing spots or flashes (scotomata). These symptoms usually disappear within a few days of discontinuing Clomid. Patients should be advised that these visual side effects are exacerbated by variable light. These visual disturbances can make it dangerous to drive or operate machinery. Other side effects include headache, hot flashes, breast tenderness, and abnormal uterine bleeding.[2] [3]
Serious side effects include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which is an enlargement of the ovaries. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome can be fatal. Abdominal or pelvic pain, nausea or vomiting, swelling of the hands and legs, shortness of breath, or severe weight gain may indicate that a patient is experiencing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.[2]
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Clomid Allergic Reactions
The use of Clomid is contraindicated for patients with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to clomiphene citrate or to any of the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, lactose, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized cornstarch, and sucrose. Fewer than 1% of patients in clinical trials have reported symptoms such as acute abdomen, appetite increase, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, nervous tension, vaginal dryness, and vertigo.[1]
Clomid Precautions and Warnings
- Clomid can cause birth defects if taken while pregnant.
- Clomid is contraindicated in patients with liver disease, undiagnosed uterine bleeding, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or thyroid disorder.
- Patients require examinations to exclude pregnancy, ovarian enlargement, or ovarian cyst formation between each Clomid treatment cycle.
- There is an increased chance of multiple pregnancy when conception occurs following Clomid therapy.
- Prolonged use of Clomid may increase the risk of ovarian tumor.[1]
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