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Serophene (Serono)}
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CLOMIPHENE
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BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers):
     Clomid (Merrell Dow)
     Serophene (Serono)
TYPE OF DRUG:
     Fertility drug
INGREDIENT:
     clomiphene
DOSAGE FORM:
     Tablets (50 mg)
STORAGE:
     Clomiphene should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed,
       light-resistant container.

USES

     Clomiphene is used to treat infertility in women.  It reverses some types
of infertility by stimulating ovulation.

TREATMENT

     Clomiphene can be taken either on an empty stomach or with food or milk,
as directed by your doctor.
     It is very important to follow your dosing schedule carefully.  If you
have any questions about how to take this medication, BE SURE TO CHECK WITH
YOUR DOCTOR.
     If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as
possible.  If you do not remember until it is time for the next dose, double
the dose, then return to your regular dosing schedule.  If you miss more than
one dose, CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR.

SIDE EFFECTS

     Minor.

     Abdominal discomfort, bloating, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea,
nervousness, or vomiting.  These side effects should disappear as your body
adjusts to the medication.
     If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a
sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.

     Major.

     Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
particularly bothersome.  IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
breast tenderness, depression, fatigue, hair loss, hot flashes, pelvic pain,
skin rash, or visual disturbances.

INTERACTIONS

     Clomiphene should not interact with other medications if it is used
according to directions.

WARNINGS

     * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
any medications, especially to clomiphene.
     * Before starting to take clomiphene, tell your doctor if you now have or
if you have ever had abnormal vaginal bleeding, clotting problems, tumors or
cysts of the uterus or ovaries, liver disease, or mental depression.
     * If this drug makes you dizzy, do not take part in any activity that
requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially dangerous
equipment.
     * While taking this medication, it is important to carefully follow your
doctor's directions for recording your body temperature and for the timing of
sexual intercourse.
     * The risk of a multiple pregnancy is increased when clomiphene is used.
This medication should not be taken if you are already pregnant.  If you
should become pregnant during treatment with clomiphene, tell your doctor
immediately and, unless directed to do otherwise, discontinue the medication
at once.  It has been reported to cause birth defects in the offspring of
animals that received large doses of clomiphene during pregnancy.  Also, tell
your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant.  It is not known whether
clomiphene passes into breast milk.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.
