Clomid is a brand name for the generic drug clomiphene citrate. It is given in tablets for the treatment of women whose ovaries do not function efficiently enough to allow for pregnancy. In most cases, the best results are seen in women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, a disorder which prevents women from ovulating every month, as well as other conditions which prevent women from ovulating. Once regular ovulation has been established, treatment includes proper timing of sexual intercourse and beginning each new course of Clomid on the fifth day of the cycle.
Some of the most common side effects of Clomid include ovarian enlargement, flushing, bloating, nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, uterine bleeding, and spotting between periods. Some people also experience blurred vision, sensitivity to light, double vision, lights, floaters, and other visual complaints. Other side effects can include acne, itchy skin, migraines, numbness or tingling, seizure, stroke, anxiety, chest pain, cataracts, eye pain, fluid in the eyes, temporary blindness, back pain, muscle pain, liver inflammation, several different types of neoplasms, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, ringing in the ears, and fever. Other side effects are rare, occurring in fewer than one percent of patients, and can include increased appetite, constipation or diarrhea, rash, depression or fatigue, hair loss, increase in volume or frequency or urine, dizziness, vaginal dryness, or weight gain or loss.