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Side effects of clomid - a list

37K views 121 replies 66 participants last post by  Shellebell  
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Hi

I know I'm not a clomid chickee anymore (moved on to being an ivf bird now ;D ) but I noticed get lots of questions about clomid side effects...so thought I'd post a list that I found...

Mood swings are a very very common side effect of clomid ^furios^ ^tantrum^ ^mercy^ ^twitch^ :mad: ^idiot^   
Ovulation pain in the lower abdomen (also known as mittelschmerz)
Hot flushes :-[
Abdominal discomfort (swelling or bloating)
Nausea and vomiting
Breast discomfort (heavy, tender) (.)(.)
Visual disturbances (blurred vision)
Headaches
Dizziness ^spin^
Nervous tension ^scared^
Insomnia (vivid dreams)
Tiredness
Skin reactions such as rash and itch
Spotting of blood between periods
Heavy or painful periods

Clomid can also cause cervical mucus to dry up.

Ovulation pain can include other side effects such as frequent peeing, lower back & upper leg ache/pains, sharp stabbing or shooting pains in ovaries, abdomen...amongst other symptoms. :-\

Side effects can vary person to person, month to month.


Good luck to everyone ^reiki^
Take care
Natasha :)
 
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Suzie, any chance this could be pinned and locked? xxx
 
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/bump  :)
 
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sorry only just seen this :)

i will make it sticky minxy as if i lock it no one can add to it if they wish ^afro^

xx
 
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#7 ·
These can also be found on the info sheet which comes with the tablets!

Bendybird.x
 
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HI
Wondered if you could help me - I have been on clomid (100mg) for the last 3 months, but I have noticed that my cycle is now becoming irregular - from 28 days - to 31. Is this normal?
Have just been given another 3 months which I must start tomorrow.

Also not sure if I can use my Personna machine?


 
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#10 ·
How spooky!!

I am on month two of clomid and I have noticed that my cycle has gone from a very regular 28 days to 31/32 days.  It must be the clomid!!!  ^banana^ Glad that you posted that as I was a bit worried as what had happened..

Anyone else noticed the same??
 
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#11 ·
clomid can sometimes lengthen or shorten cycle lengths...
 
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#12 ·
I've been on clomid on and off several times, I did have ireggular periods before and each time I start a coarse they get even more irattic 40 to 60 days have been my last 2 cycles
 
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Hi Kitten 41 and SdB, I am new to this site and on chlomid. I noticed your posts. I have done three months, my cycle was 35 - 42 days before I started the chlomid. The first two cycles were 31 days and the third was 29 days. I thought it was odd too so glad you both posted! Thanks and hope the chlomid will bring you the result you so hope for.
Maxfax
 
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hi
i was only on clomid for 3 months as i had side effects my cycle stared at d30-d36
but i only had i cycle whilst on clomid
steph

 
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I'm a bang on 26 day cycle girl normally, including 2 months on clomid, now had a 29 day one on my 3rd month - so it's lengthened mine too  :(   gets you going as well, how annoying!!  :mad:

Thanks for this list Minxy - i never had any info sheet with my Clomid  ::)  Jo xx


Update - Currently on cycle 5 of Clomid and its been the worse for s/e's - bloating, tiredness, dizziness, migraine and severe mood swings GRRRR  :'(  ^bigbad^  ^evil^

May not bother with the last lot......  Jo xx
 
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#16 ·
Hi
I am new to this site and glad I found it.

I've found your list very useful. I just started using clomid myself and have experienced some of the symptoms mentioned such as abdominal cramps and hot flushes. I've also started being very irritable which I hate being.

I'm hoping it will be worth it at the end. 

If anyone out there have succeeded to conceive with clomid, let me know.

TCHAO for now
 
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#17 ·
Ive never read this thread before as I dont get any nasty side effects.  However, I do have one to add to the list:

Increased appetite

When I went on Clomid again last year i gained 40lbs in 4 months!  Not all down to eating a bad diet but just eating much more than usual!  Infertility consultant confirmed this was probably down to the Clomid increasing appetite.

Hugs

Witchie Poo Cat
 
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#19 ·
Hiya Lovelies
I fell pg on my 2nd cycle of Clomid but sadly lost our little peanut at 10 weeks. I hope, despite the sadness that we experienced, that it gives others hope that Clomid can work for some couples, even at times when you think your never going to get there.
Ive found this 4th cycle of clomid after the m/c v.v.different than my other 3 cycles. I'm much more tetchy, bloated and anxious than before but obviously hormones have been on abit of a rollercoaster the last few months to say the least. Anyway sorry girls, i'm rambling now.
One thing i have found that really, really helps is Shiatsu massage once a week. It just totally chills you out and just makes you feel energised and balanced again.
xx
 
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#21 ·
Sorry to hear about your m/c Lilpalf.

Wishing you all the best for your next round.

Juniper
^reiki^ ^reiki^ ^reiki^
 
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#22 ·
I constantly get all of those side effects! Brilliant idea to post that Minxy  :)
 
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#23 ·
Girls really glad to see side effects of clomid posted as I was beginning to get quite nervous on the pills.  I have had really bad visual disturbances at night. I would be grand through daytime then at night after lying in dark for a period of time when i get up to go to the loo the light sends my eyes crazy, its like a prolonged image of everything i look at, for example if i moved my hand in front of my eyes i would see 10 shadow hands following it!!! I was quite worried, should I discontinue use??? Thing is it only happens at nite so i wouldn't have noticed it had I not been up at loo with light on.  By the 5th tablet each month my eyes are lethal.  Other than that insomnia and hot flushes (though quite mild).

Anyone had ovary enlargement??
 
#24 ·
Hi Guys!

Haven't posted in ages but have been reading lots about you all and wishing all for our BFP's.

That hand experience must have been scary but thankfully you know that it is a side effect.

Am intruged about the ovary enlargement. I've started to feeling a little concerned this month as I am still having twinges, just like when I ov. I know that I have ov though on cd14 and am now on cd 20 but am still getting these twinges, what can it be, or just another side effect?! I normally experience AF cramps about 2 days after ov.

Take Care ^fairydust^
 
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#25 ·
I have the constant twinges also.  Bar a few days after AF when I am pain free the rest of the month (a good 3 wks) I have Mild AF pains leading up to AF.  It must be another side effect, it does say in the leaflet ovulating "mittelschmerz" is exaggerated on clomid.  I was worrying about enlarged ovaries also as each AF since starting clomid as been severly sore, and on one website about side effects it says enlarged ovaries causes severe pain with each cyclic period.  My AF is now so sore (like it never has been ever) even painkillers dont numb it.  I havent been monitored for the last 3 rounds so I wrecken a scan would be required to check ovaries are ok. 
 
#26 ·
Hi Melissa,

The pain doesn't sound v pleasant. Def go and talk to someone, r u booked into have a scan or see anyone soon?

Look after yourself  :)
 
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