Clomiphene Citrate

Pronounced: KLAHM-if-een SIT-rate
Brand names: Clomid, Serophene

Why is Clomiphene Citrate prescribed?

Clomiphene is prescribed for the treatment of ovulatory failure in women who wish to become pregnant and whose husbands are fertile and potent.

Most important fact about Clomiphene Citrate

Properly timed sexual intercourse is very important to increase the chances of conception. The likelihood of conception diminishes with each succeeding course of treatment. Your doctor will determine the need for continuing therapy after the first course. If you do not ovulate after 3 courses or do not become pregnant after 3 ovulations, your doctor will stop the therapy.

How should you take Clomiphene Citrate?

Take Clomiphene Citrate exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

--If you miss a dose...

Take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, take the 2 doses together and go back to your regular schedule. If you miss more than 1 dose, contact your doctor.

--Storage instructions...

Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from light, moisture, and excessive heat.

Clomiphene Citrate side effects

Side effects occur infrequently and generally do not interfere with treatment at the recommended dosage of clomiphene. They tend to occur more frequently at higher doses and during long-term treatment.

• Side effects include:
  Abdominal discomfort, enlargement of the ovaries, hot flushes

Why should Clomiphene Citrate not be prescribed?

If you are pregnant or think you may be, do not take Clomiphene Citrate.

Unless directed to do so by your doctor, do not use this medication if you have an uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal gland disorder, an abnormality of the brain such as a pituitary gland tumor, a liver disease or a history of liver problems, abnormal uterine bleeding of undetermined origin, ovarian cysts, or enlargement of the ovaries not caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome (a hormonal disorder causing lack of ovulation).