Get Informed: Clomid
Active Ingredient(s)
Clomiphene
What does it do?
This product is used as an ovulation inducer. It binds to estrogen receptors which starts a series of events which lead to the growth of an ovarian follicle.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-18 11:06 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Clomid
- Clomiphene
- Clomifene
- Serophene
How Safe Is It?
- Your Risk Rating
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- X
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 01 Feb 1967
- Est US Patients*
- 127,500
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Clomid or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Clomid
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Clomid during the past year.
Clomid Safety Report
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What is Clomid used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 850 patients that use Clomid (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility/Ovulation | 100% | 
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How well does Clomid work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 850 users taking Clomid (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 62%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Clomid outweigh the bad things.
- 37%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Clomid.
Common Side Effects of Clomid
iGuard regularly polls our more than 850 users taking Clomid (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
88% of patients experience side-effects on Clomid
37% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Clomid
Most Common Side Effects...
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Mood/Behavior Changes
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Hot Flashes
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Nausea/Vomiting
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Bloating/Gas
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Diarrhea
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Fatigue
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Dizziness
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Vision Changes
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Headache
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Clomid (Clomiphene) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I took clomid and now have a beautiful 4 year old daughter... I am still having the monthly migraines that began when I took clomid. Will they stop?
45 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-09-10 11:25:11
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Clomid can cause headaches in 1.5% patients. Pregnancy can change hormones completely and for a long time. If you are still having migraines, talk to your physician about the extended length of your migraines.
Posted: 2009-09-16 23:00:51
Question/Comment:
yes im am 26 and i hace one child and want another child i took the drug but have not gotten preganat yet my boyfriend is 55yrs old and we are trying to have baby
26 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-08-24 17:15:02
Question/Comment:
I am 25 and have a condition called PCOS and have been through 3 cycles of clomid, the first trial was at 50 mg, the 2nd trial was at 100mg, and the 3rd trial was at 150 mg.... I failed to ovulate at all during these trials and am now waiting to see a specialist and explore the shot route.... However I wanted to let you know that even though the dosage is upped on your clomid trials doesn't mean that your risk of multiples will increase.... In general you have less than a 25% chance of having multiples on clomid... If you start taking other medications such as the shots your risk for multiples will increase because of a condition that causes your ovaries to over stimulate...
26 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-10-16 12:09:44
Question/Comment:
I am a 35 year old female trying to get pregnant I have other children but my youngest is eight I just want to know does this medication work and had people gotten pregnant or what is the percentage.
37 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-07-23 07:13:28
Question/Comment:
I was recently taking 50mg days 5-9 of my cycle. I didn't ovulate so dose was upped to 100mg days 5-9. I know taking Clomid increases my risk of having mulitples but would the higher dose increase those odds more?
35 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2008-05-04 16:15:38
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Clomid