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How Effective Is The Fertab In The Treatment Of Infertility?

Hi, I have hypothyroidism and have been trying to conceive for the last 2 yrs. I was only on eltroxin 75mcg to control my thyroid and started folic acid since last 3-4 months. Recently my doctor prescribed me FERTAB 50mcg 10's, 1 tab from 3rd day of period. Please help me know what this medicine is, how effective it is, is it safe for my overall health, and most importantly what are it's side effects. Thanks.
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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Hello
You are trying for getting pregnancy and also taking eltroxin for thyroid problem . Now also taking folic acid tablets from last 3-4 months .
But your main concern about FERTAB i.e clomifene or clomiphen .
I am describing this drug so you will get the answer as you want.
Indication==ANOVULATORY INFERTILITY . Adults 50 mg daily for 5 days starting on the 5th day of menstrual cycle OR at any time if there is amenorrhea .
If ovulation does not occur , a 2nd course of 100 mg for 5 days may be used commencing as early as 30 days after the previous therapy.
Further treatment may not be recommended if pregnancy has not occurred after a total 6 treatment cycles .
Side effects== ovarian enlargement , abdominal pain & bloating , blurred vision , hot flushes , breast discomfort , depression, MULTIPLE PREGNANCY or ECTOPIC PREGNANCY , weight gain , nausea, vomiting , fatigue , dizziness , insomnia , rash .
If given with danazole it decreases the effect of later one.
Overall in my point of view this is a safe drug as far as concerned about overall about health.
Hope this information will be helpful for you.
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How Effective Is The Fertab In The Treatment Of Infertility?

Hello You are trying for getting pregnancy and also taking eltroxin for thyroid problem . Now also taking folic acid tablets from last 3-4 months . But your main concern about FERTAB i.e clomifene or clomiphen . I am describing this drug so you will get the answer as you want. Indication==ANOVULATORY INFERTILITY . Adults 50 mg daily for 5 days starting on the 5th day of menstrual cycle OR at any time if there is amenorrhea . If ovulation does not occur , a 2nd course of 100 mg for 5 days may be used commencing as early as 30 days after the previous therapy. Further treatment may not be recommended if pregnancy has not occurred after a total 6 treatment cycles . Side effects== ovarian enlargement , abdominal pain & bloating , blurred vision , hot flushes , breast discomfort , depression, MULTIPLE PREGNANCY or ECTOPIC PREGNANCY , weight gain , nausea, vomiting , fatigue , dizziness , insomnia , rash . If given with danazole it decreases the effect of later one. Overall in my point of view this is a safe drug as far as concerned about overall about health. Hope this information will be helpful for you.