Question 1

What is Clomifene Citrate used for?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty getting pregnant due to irregular ovulation or not ovulating at all (anovulation), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-related infertility

Question 2

How do you take Clomifene Citrate?

Accepted Answer

The usual starting dose is one 50mg tablet daily for 5 days, starting on the 2nd to 5th day of your menstrual period. Your doctor may increase the dose to 100mg daily if the first cycle does not work. It can be taken with or without food. Do not take this drug without a doctor's supervision — your doctor needs to monitor your response with scans and tests.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Clomifene Citrate?

Accepted Answer

Hot flashes (sudden feeling of heat), bloating or stomach discomfort, mood swings or feeling emotional, headaches, breast tenderness

Question 4

Who should not take Clomifene Citrate?

Accepted Answer

Women who are already pregnant, women with liver disease or a history of liver problems, women with unexplained vaginal bleeding, women with ovarian cysts (not caused by PCOS), women with hormone-dependent tumors, and anyone allergic to clomifene citrate.

Question 5

Is Clomifene Citrate safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Do not take clomifene if you are already pregnant as it can harm the unborn baby. It should also not be used while breastfeeding — consult your doctor.

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