Clomid is a fertility drug that doesn’t contain steroids. Women who take this drug are very likely to ovulate and get pregnant. A clomid pill appears as a 50-mg tablet.
Clomid is a drug that’s designed to handle infertility issues in women. It stimulates ovulation in women who cannot ovulate naturally due to one reason or another.
Clomid works by stimulating the body of a woman. When this happens, the hormones that are responsible for ovulation will be increased in her body. That’s why Clomid doesn’t work on women who can’t ovulate, like those suffering ovarian failure.
As a tablet, Clomid is taken orally, through the mouth. The best directions for taking this drug are as per your doctor’s directions. Your doctor will advise you on how best to take Clomid based on your therapy results and body condition.
Most doctors prescribe this drug for a period of five days. You’ll start the dose on the fifth day of your menstrual period.
When you take Clomid, ovulation will start from day five or ten of taking it. Hence, you should have sexual intercourse with your partner during this period to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
Keep in mind that you shouldn’t take Clomid longer than your doctor directs. The longest you should use this drug is six cycles, not more than that.
While taking this drug, there is a chance your doctor might ask you to time your sexual intercourse with your partner. You might also be asked to perform ovulation tests or even record your body’s conditions from time to time.
When taking Clomid, you should ensure that your doctor is well aware of whatever allergies you suffer. That’s the only way they can advise you if there are any ingredients in Clomid that can trigger those allergies.
It’s also necessary to tell your medical professional if you have a medical history of certain issues, like:
Clomid can cause dizziness or vision changes as part of its side effects. Hence, abstain from operating heavy machines or driving while taking this drug. Basically, abstain from anything that requires a high level of alertness.
It’s also advisable to limit alcoholic beverages while taking this drug.
Take the Clomid 50 mg tablet once a day for five days. If you ovulate but don’t get pregnant, take two additional courses of one 50 mg tablet for five days. This method is certain to get most patients pregnant.
If it’s ineffective, take another course of 100 mg of Clomid for five days. Remember that you can only start a new course 30 days after the last one.
Common signs of a Clomid overdose are breathing issues, vision problems, vomiting, pelvic pain, or passing out. If you encounter such, contact your nearest poison control center or call an ambulance.
Missing a dose of Clomid is a good enough reason to contact your doctor. They’ll be the ones to tell you what to do next.
Store Clomid away from moisture and light in an area at room temperature. Keep this drug away from your pets and children.
While taking Clomid, you might experience a few side effects, like:
As common side effects, you shouldn’t be too worried about them when they appear. If they last long, however, contact your doctor.
There are also some serious side effects of taking Clomid, and they include:
These serious side effects usually go away when you stop treatment or a few days after their onset. Nevertheless, you should visit your doctor whenever they occur.
There are more serious side effects from Clomid that warrant immediate medical treatment, and they include:
The interaction of Clomid with certain drugs may increase the risk of serious side effects or change how the drug works. Hence, it’s important to take note of the drugs that react with this fertility drug, and they include:
To reduce drug interactions, keep to the doctor’s instructions, never changing the dosage of any medicines you’re taking.
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