Although Clomid is well tolerated by most females taking it, side effects are still quite common and may last for several days. One of possible side effects of Clomid is the risk of multiple births. This can be additional risk for both the mother and the child, so talking to your health care provide is recommended before you start using this medication. In some rare cases a serious side effect is reported - ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. This has to do with excessive stimulation of the ovaries (Clomid works by stimulating your ovaries helping to produce an egg that will later be fertilized by sperm). You will need to be aware of any changes in your body that seem unusual and sudden. It’s possible to have symptoms mild hyperstimulation during the cycle of your treatment, although some symptoms may take place even several days after the cycle (within up to 8 days). The symptoms of this syndrome include but are not limited to nausea or vomiting, weight gain, shortness of breath, swelling of the hands or legs, abdominal pain and swelling. Make sure you let your doctor know if you suspect this condition as you may require some help.
Some mild side effects are also possible. You will be supposed to notify your health care provider of any of the following side effects in case you experience them only if they get bothersome and start to interfere with your everyday life: blurred vision, flushing, ovarian enlargement (tenderness and swelling in the pelvic area), headache, nausea, breast tenderness, vomiting, diarrhea, or visual disturbances. The side effects mentioned are most common and in most cases women watch them disappear on their own. They are also likely to repeat during consecutive cycles but can be less bothersome and go away sooner. However, it’s impossible to say anything for sure and each case should be approached individually. The one thing you need to be aware of is that side effects are possible and you will need to watch for them carefully. If you notice a side effect that you think is serious enough - report it to your health care provider, especially if that’s some symptoms not listed above. At the same time, if you develop some unknown mild side effect – it’s best to monitor it and see what happens next. If it goes away – it may just be an individual reaction of your body that nothing can be done with, but it the symptoms persists – talk to your doctor to see what can be done about it. In general, try to avoid getting too worried about every side effect you get, as most of them are short-lived and not really that serious. Also, since Clomid is taken during short period of time, you may find it easy to continue with your normal life even though there may be some symptoms that wouldn’t go away.