Clomid Information:
Clomid is one ofthe most famous fertility medications. This is because it is mostfrequently used. Almost 25% of female infertility issues involve aproblem with ovulation. This medicine, being as a fertility drug, iseasy to take since it comes in the form of pills not injections. Theside effects are also fewer. It is cost-effective compared to otherfertility mediations. It proves to be effective in stimulatingovulation 80% of the time.
Clomidis the formal brand name for the fertility medication clomiphenecitrate. It may also be sold under the brand name Serophene. Whetheryou take the brand name Clomid, Serophene, or a generic version ofclomiphene citrate, these are all the same medicine.
Clomidis meant for making the recovery of natural testosterone productionafter steroid usage, and improving testosterone production of steroidusers. It is also very effective in lessening risk of gynecomastiaduring a series using aromatizable steroids. Although it is claimedthat this medicine stimulates the production of LH, and as a resulttestosterone, Clomid actually works not by stimulation of thehypothalamus and pituitary, but by jamming their reserve of estrogen.
Thisdrug is a mixed estrogen activator/blocker. When it is bound to theestrogen receptor, it puts it in a somewhat unusual conformation,unlike estradiol. The estrogen receptor needs binding of estrogen or adrug at its binding spot, and also the binding of any of numerouscofactors at various sites. Without this, the estrogen receptor is notactive. Various tissues use different cofactors, and some of thesecofactors are able to connect to the estrogen receptor/Clomid complex,while others are blocked because of the change in shape. As a result,Clomid acts as an antagonist in some tissues. The cofactor used in thattissue is not able to connect, and so the receptor does not becomeactive. In others, Clomid works as an activator as the cofactors usedin that tissue can bind.
This medication is aneffective antagonist in the hypothalamus and in breast tissue. It is aneffective agonist in bone tissue, and for improving blood cholesterollevels. It can also reduce the undesirable outcome of muscle tissuepain during activity. This medicine seems to have some effect on mood,which can be helpful. It can improve relationships with women byimproving understanding in males taking it. It can also help you withdepression.
Follow the recommendation of your doctorwhen taking Clomid. The often-recommended dosage of Clomid is 50 mg,taken for five days, on days 3 through 7 of your steroid therapy, ordays 5 through 9 of your therapy. Since ovulation and pregnancy rateshave been shown to be similar, no matter if you started this medicineon day two, three, four, or five, you should not be worried if yourdoctor gives you a slightly different prescription.
Before usage:
Beforeyou start to take Proviron, your doctor will conduct an examination ofthe prostate. Your doctor will also note your family medical historyand perform other tests including a blood test.
Tell your doctor if you:
- have a heart condition
- have impaired kidney function
- suffer from high blood pressure
- suffer from migraines
- have epilepsy
- have diabetes
- have porphyria – a rare metabolising disorder
Tellyour doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including those thatyou buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket orhealth food shop.
Some medicines may affect the wayothers work. Your doctor or pharmacist will be able to tell you what todo when taking Proviron with other medicines.
Some medicines may interfere with the absorption of Proviron. These medicines include: Phenobarbital, Phenytoin.
Provironmay interfere with the absorption of the following medicines:Cyclosporin, Antidiabetics, Thyroxine, Anticoagulants such as warfarin.
Do not take Proviron if you:
- have an allergy to mesterolone or any of the ingredients in Proviron
- have cancer of the prostate
- have previous or existing liver tumours
- have high blood calcium levels
Do not take Proviron after the expiry date printed on the pack.
How to take Proviron
How much to take
Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how much and how often youshould take Proviron. For Proviron to work best it is very important totake Proviron exactly as your doctor tells you. You should not exceedthe recommended dose your doctor has prescribed for you.
How to take it
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water or other fluid. Do not chew the tablets.
When to take it
Generally initial treatment consists of 1-2 tablets three times per day which may be reduced after some months.
If you forget to take it
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed andtake your next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soonas you remember, and then go back to taking it as you would normally.Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed. Ifyou are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you havetrouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist forsome hints.
If you take too much (overdose)
Immediately telephone your doctor, or the Poisons Information Centre,or go to the accident and emergency department at your nearesthospital, if you think you or anyone else may have taken too muchProviron. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort orpoisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.
While using Proviron:
Yourdoctor will conduct regular examinations of the prostate. In rare casesnon-cancerous and in even rarer cases cancerous liver tumours leadingin isolated cases to life-threatening bleeding within the stomach havebeen observed after the use of hormonal substances such as the onecontained in Proviron. Tell your doctor if you have any unusualabdominal complaints which do not disappear within a short time.
Do not give your Proviron tablets to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Proviron possible side effects:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Proviron.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:
- headache
- pain in liver area
- symptoms of an enlarged prostate such as changes in urination, or blood in the urine or ejaculate
- pain in lower back or abdomen
- pain in pelvic area
- loss of appetite
- unexplained weight loss
- depression
- aggression
- acne
- hirsutism
Iffrequent or persistent erections occur, the doctor may reduce the doseor discontinue treatment in order to avoid injury to the penis.
Otherside effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. Tellyour doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.
How to store Proviron:
Keepyour tablets in the original packaging until it is time to take them.If you take the tablets out of the bottle or the blister pack they maynot keep well.
Keep your tablets in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30oC. Do not leave the tablets in the car on hot days.
Keep your tablets where children cannot reach them.
Note:
Thisleaflet answers some common questions about Proviron. It does notcontain all of the available information. It does not take the place oftalking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks andbenefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Provironagainst the benefits they expect it will have for you. If you have anyconcerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.