CLOMID Reviews (CLOMIPHENE CITRATE)

Average Rating: 3.2 (609 Ratings)

Filter Results

Compare CLOMID with similar:
 INFERTILITY

 Type: Brand name discontinued; available as generic

  

CLOMID  (CLOMIPHENE CITRATE):  This medication is used to treat infertility in women. It works by stimulating an increase in the amount of hormones that support the growth and release of a mature egg (ovulation). This medication is not recommended for women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary pituitary or ovarian failure).    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

Results are sorted by Date added.

Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.)
5=HIGH (this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal.)

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31


RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR CLOMIDCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 3  Artificial Insemination. MAJOR SLEEPINESS AND IRRITATION Today is my 9th day. I took my Clomid days 3-7 and this is my first try. I'm so tired I can hardly function. This all started yesterday, day 8 of my cycle. And I have been practically homicidal. Everyone is irritating me to no end and I am major weepy. Ug. I pray this first time works so I don't have to take another doseage of this stuff. F 29 5 days
4/27/2009
 5  Annovulation Happiness. Periods of exhaustion. It sounds crazy (I've read all about the negative side effects from ten different web sites)but for the last three days I have had this sense of intense happiness. I guess you could call it a mood swing! I'm usually in a good mood but this is intense...I feel elated all the time. Even when I am so tired - I feel happy. I am thankful that I have had a good experience with clomid and I wanted others to know there is the chance that you won't feel the bad side effects. F 33 4 days
4/25/2009
 3  PCOS/TTC mild nausea, headaches, bloating and now insomnia. I think I'm starting to get hot flashes too. I have to say I'm glad I haven't been as moody as I was after taking the Provera (holy crap!). These symptoms are not horrible and will be worth it if this works. I am about to take my last dose of my first attempt (days 3-8 of cycle). F 29 5 days
4/25/2009
 3  Unexplained Infertility uterine cramping, lower back pain, dizziness, hot flashes, moodiness, vivid dreams, blurred vision, nausea, hair loss and scalp infection, severe weight gain. First month the symptoms were mild, a little bloating but nothing severe. It was a successful cycle in conjunction with IUI but resulted in miscarriage at 5 weeks. Started again after a 2 month break and symptoms have been building and getting even more severe. I have uterine cramping, lower back pain, dizziness, hot flashes, moodiness, vivid dreams, blurred vision, nausea, hair loss and scalp infection. Since being on this medication I have gained over 20lbs. It is frustrating that these side effects are never discussed thoroughly before one is given these pills. This is my last cycle before being reevaluated by my specialist and I am hoping it is successful so I can be done with this medication completely. I have reached the point where it has built up in my system so much that there is not a day where I feel normal during my cycle. I have taken 3 out of the 5 days doses and I am already having cramps and lower back pain. I know this medication works for some women but I also think it is handed out like candy from specialists who are stumped with the small percentage of women with unexplained infertility. F 35 4 months
4/15/2009
Email
 4  not ovulating fatigue, extreme hot flashes, severe bloating, weight gain of 10 lbs in 2 months, pregnancy symptoms, mood swings, crying.. it sounds bad, but it was tolerable Am on my 2nd time trying clomid on cycle 5.. 1st time, 4th cycle 50 mg ended in pregnancy, but miscarried at 6 wks. This is my last cycle at 200 mg and if it doesn't work then on to injections. But it was successful in helping my ovulate when i couldn't. F 26 1 years
4/9/2009
 3  PCOS and TTC Nausea, headaches, cramping, moodiness and uncontrollable crying for no reason. I was at work a couple of times and it was embarassing, I couldn't tell anyone what was wrong, because nothing was wrong with me. Severe depression, and extreme hunger. I was convinced I was pregnant because I was soooo hungry. I wasn't, it was the clomid. F 23 1 months
4/7/2009
 3  Infertility headaches, nausea, hot flashes, and on cycle day 12 through now (cd 15), stomach cramps and diarrhea. Not sure if it's related, but my last cycle gave me intestinal distress as well. I still have not ovulated... hopefully it will be later this week. F 34 5 days
4/1/2009
 3  TTC Nothing really, a few mild headaches but besides from that I felt normal! I would be willing to put up with anything as long as it works to be honest but ive been lucky so far with having no real side effects. Hopefully it continues! Ive taken clomid as we've been ttc for over a year and my periods are irregular. I've just finished my first doze so we'll see if it works, fingers crossed!!!! F 31 5 days
3/29/2009
Email
 3  PCOS Hot flashes, cramps during and after ovulation I'm already on second round of clomid. First round of 50mg did not work for me. On second round at 100mg taking cd5-9. I ovulated on cd 19 but have had tolerable to severe cramps since then.. Does this mean anything? TTC the first time so I have no idea how evrything works.. Keeping my fingers crossed!! F 28 5 days
3/22/2009
Email
 3  Infertility HORRIBLE moodiness. Can't concentrate at work. Have to close my door to cry or sleep. Dizziness. Pain when ovulating. Weird intrusive thoughts about sad things. F 36 5 months
3/14/2009
 1  Fertility Testing I lost my mind- no kidding. Worst experience of my life. It was a test to see if my estrogen levels were acceptable for IVF at age 45, pushing my reproductive system to the limit, 100mgs a day for 5 days. The doctor and the package insert and all available information said there should be no side effect. The nurse said maybe I'd be a little emotional, cry at TV commercials. This was gross understatement. I completely lost control of my emotions and my mind. I horrific thought would enter my mind and I could not turn away from it. I had a meltdown just sitting in the salon- no reason. Their continued denials sent me to a psychiatrist who also knew nothing about these effects. Only once I was accepted into IVF program and met their psychologist, she told me about the "Branch Clomidians"- (reference to the Branch Davidians, a bit of humor) and how often this drug melts women's minds. It took about 3 months for the effects to completely wear off. As I helped a friend with breast cancer (unrelated) and faced my own cancer scare F 45 5 days
3/12/2009
 3  infertility zapped all my energy. My breasts are so full (7dpo-14dapo) that I am extremely uncomfortable at work and I can barely exercise any more. I also keep crying like a baby all the time for no reason and I once I start it is really difficult to stop!! I have yet to see if clomid will work for me. I pray it does because I am at my wits end. I always thought the tough part of pregnancy was going to get my husband to agree to having kids. I never thought I would be facing infertility and all the joys that come along with it. F 28 30 days
3/3/2009
Email
 5  PCOS TTC Very emotional, short tempered, hot flashes, headache, pain when ovulating Worked for me at first cycle after trying to conceive for 3 years and we have a beautiful girl...but taking clomid is no fun. I am horrible to live with, angry, short tempered, emotional (crying)etc... We are now trying for our 2nd baby, so I can guarantee you, this is all worth trying and enduring the discomfort and side effects! F 29 10 days
3/1/2009
 5  Iregular ovulation Not many side effects just a heavy sluggish fealing.The consultant did not mention the side effects to me or the possible birth defects to baby. We already had a gorgeous 3 year old. We decided to have another baby nothing happened. After 2 1/2 yrs trying we were ref to a Fertility consultant and conceived after one course of clomid. Very sadly our little girl was stillborn at 29 weeks. I did not have any tests during pregnancy and found out she had Downs Syndrome after she was born.As far as I am aware chromosone deffects are a possible side effect but we will never know if this was the cause. When we get past the loss of our daughter and are ready to try again I would still use Clomid again if I dont conceive naturally after few months. F 38 5 days
2/24/2009
 5  PCOS none I got pregnant the first time I used Clomid so I am obviously very satisfied with it. F 5 days
2/24/2009
 2  TTC 3rd Update - No serious side effects experienced. In my last rating, i made a typo which should read : Felt a lot WARMER (due to the hot flashes), but its a good thing in this cold weather. I went in for a sono & blood work today. Clomid failed to help me even though my doc put me 2 Clomid cycles in a month. Clomid may help some people to conceive but sadly, it dont work for me. F 37 1 months
2/16/2009
 2  TTC Update of an update of an update *lol* - Nothing major, just felt colder which is actually better in this cold winter! I felt happier & alot more energetic while being on Clomid :) I wrote that I was put on 2 Clomid cycle in a month as my follies werent actually growing well. Was on CD3-7 & now CD12-16. I read that in rare cases, some patients were put on this arrangement, reason being the 2nd round in a month were needed to 'spank' the follies to 'wake up'. Today is my CD16 and will go for another sono Monday. Will update more later :) F 37 16 days
2/13/2009
 1  Infertility Prescribed by my GP (PCP) in the UK some 12 years ago - do I ever remember the side-effects - hourly hot-flashes, moodiness, headaches and nausea - but the life changing side-effect was an alarming 40lb weight gain in the 3 cycles (months) of being on the drug. I put up with the side effects because they were listed on the side of the packet, was told they would cease after the treatment and (of course) I always hoped that the end would justify the means. Then we moved house and I never saw the original doctor again. Why am I commenting so many years years later? a) Clomid didn't work b) it changed my metabolism forever and I am now a full 60lb overweight c) I have yet to fully get over the emotional damage this drug caused. Question - has anyone else experienced such uncontrolled weight gain - I have tried every official and unofficial diet. What works to reverse drug side-effect weight gain? What part of my metabolism / hormones / thyroid could it have affected? F 42 3 months
2/13/2009
 2  TTC Update of an update - I dont experience major side effects apart from feeling alot colder in both hands & feet. I was on 100mg clomid day 5-9 and went in for sono but my doc said it didnt work out & put me on another 100mg day 12-16, in 1 cycle. I read Clomid is supposed to be taken 5 days in a cycle but I was put on 2 x 5 days in a cycle/month. Hope i dont get ill coz of this strange dosage? F 37 9 days
2/9/2009
 3  After Ectopic, Doctor sugested moody, weepy, some headaches, lower back pain, and ovarian and abdominal pain. Has anyone experienced moderate lower back pain, and pain on one side of the abdomen? As well as some sensitivity while having intercourse. I am on Cycle day 19 and am experiencing all of these symptoms - after taking Clomid and ovulating. Is this normal? Does it mean something? F 27 1 months
2/6/2009

Previous Page       Next Page

BACK TO TOP