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Family planning and hormones

Clomifene

Also sold as: Clomid, Fertomid

Prescription neededFamily planning and hormones

Comes as:Tablet

Usual adult dose

Family planning and hormones

Clomifene

Also sold as: Clomid, Fertomid

Prescription neededFamily planning and hormones

Comes as:Tablet

Usual adult dose

Dose is set by a fertility doctor: usually 50 mg once a day for 5 days, starting on day 2 to 5 of the cycle, for no more than 6 cycles. Monitoring by a doctor is needed.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

hot flushes
bloating
breast tenderness
headache
mood changes
twins

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

blurred vision or flashing lights
severe abdominal pain or swelling
sudden weight gain or shortness of breath (ovarian overstimulation)

Do not take it, or take care, if

Pregnancy
Liver disease
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Ovarian cysts (not caused by PCOS)
Vision problems during earlier treatment

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

Category X

Must not be used in pregnancy. It can harm the baby.

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.