How to Conquer the Side Effects of Clomid

A drug often used to stimulate ovulation in women trying to achieve pregnancy, Clomid, or clomiphene citate, has been known to cause headaches, nausea, hot flashes, dizziness and other complications. Follow these simple steps to beat the physical blues and bounce back to your old self.

Things You'll Need

• Directions from your pharmacist
• Regular visits to the doctor
• Layered clothing
• Anti-nausea medicine

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Instructions

• 1

  Take the drug as directed. Most pharmacists will instruct you to take Clomid by mouth right before going to bed. The idea is that you will sleep through the time when you are most likely to feel ill.

• 2

  Ask your doctor about anti-nausea medicines that are safe to take with pregnancy.

• 3

  Dress in layers. Hormones can cause hot flashes at any time of the day. To avoid embarrassment, layer your clothing so you can simply remove a jacket or blouse when you start to get warm.

• 4

  Visit online support communities and read stories about other women taking Clomid. Comparing their side effects and success stories to yours may be all you need to stop worrying and know that what you are feeling is normal.

• 5

  Get some rest. Putting hormones into your body can affect you not only physically but also emotionally. Added to the emotional strain of infertility, the best thing you can do is relax and keep stress to a minimum.

• 6

  Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Some women feel infertility and the steps to achieving pregnancy are too personal a topic to share with friends and family. But a support system will do you a world of good. Choose a select number of people you are comfortable knowing about your struggles, and keep them posted on your treatments and reactions.