Common uses
Generic Clomid 50 mg, Clomiphene is prescribed for the treatment of ovulatory failure in women who wish to become pregnant and whose husbands are fertile and potent.
Drug Mechanism: How does Clomid work?
Generic Clomid 50 mg (Clomiphene) is the most commonly used drug in cases where lack of ovulation in the female body is preventing pregnancy. Ovulation, which is essential for the regular menstrual cycle and for pregnancy, is preceded by a chain of events involving several hormones and beginning during the prior menstrual cycle.
Generic Clomid 50 mg works by influencing the interaction of these four hormones: GnRH (gonotropin releasing hormone), FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone)
Dosage: How should you take Clomid?
One should take Generic Clomid 50 mg exactly as prescribed by doctor. The recommended dosage of Generic Clomid for the first course of treatment is 50 milligrams (1 tablet) daily for 5 days. If ovulation does not appear to have occurred, your doctor may try up to 2 more times.
Generic Clomid Overdose: Taking any medication in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of clomiphene, contact your doctor immediately.
Special Information on Clomid
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding: If you become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. You should not be taking Generic Clomid 50 mg while you are pregnant.
Most Important Fact about Generic Clomid 50 mg: 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
Clomid side effects
Side effects of Generic Clomid 50 mg occur infrequently and generally do not interfere with treatment at the recommended dosage of clomiphene. They tend to occur more frequently at higher doses of Generic Clomid and during long-term treatment.
More common side effects of Generic Clomid 50 mg: Include, Abdominal discomfort, enlargement of the ovaries, hot flushes. Less common side effects of Generic Clomid 50 mg: Include, Abnormal uterine bleeding, breast tenderness
Special warnings about Clomid
Your doctor will evaluate you for normal liver function and normal estrogen levels before considering you for treatment with Generic Clomid 50 mg (clomiphene). Your doctor will also examine you for pregnancy, ovarian enlargement, or cyst formation prior to treatment with Generic Clomid 50 mg and between each treatment cycle. He or she will do a complete pelvic examination before each course of Generic Clomid 50 mg. |