What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Clomiphene:
Do not take clomiphene without first talking to your doctor if you think you might be pregnant, have a thyroid problem or another endocrine disorder, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, endometriosis or endometrial carcinoma, uterine fibroids, liver disease, ovarian cysts or ovarian enlargement not due to polycystic ovarian syndrome, or any other serious or chronic medical illness. You may not be able to take clomiphene, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.
There are no known interactions between clomiphene and other medicines. However, it is advised that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Additionally, do not take clomiphene if you are pregnant. Clomiphene is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that it is known to cause birth defects.
So too, it is not known whether clomiphene pass into breast milk. Do not take clomiphene without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Use cautiously when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Clomiphene may cause blurred vision or other visual side effects during or shortly after therapy. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any visual side effects and use caution when performing hazardous activities, especially under conditions of variable lighting.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?