What is clomiphene?
Clomiphene is an orally administered, nonsteroidal, ovulatory stimulant designated chemically as 2-[p-(2-chloro-1,2-diphenylvinyl)phenoxy] triethylamine citrate (1:1).
Clomiphene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), used mainly for the treatment of bodybuilders to promote the body's own testosterone production after a long steroid cycle.
Drug class:
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM)
Characteristic:
Selective estrogen receptor modulators have varying effects on different isoforms of the estrogen receptor.
Their use is In infertility, osteoporosis and menopause symptoms.
Indication:
Clomiphene is indicated for the treatment of bodybuilders to promote testosterone production again after a long steroid cycle.
Clomiphene is commonly used by male anabolic steroid users to bind the estrogen receptors in their bodies, thereby blocking the effects of estrogen, i.e., gynecomastia. It also restores the body's natural production of testosterone.
It is commonly used as a "recovery drug" and taken toward the end of a steroid cycle.
Some users report that taking Clomiphene increases the amount of fluid produced during ejaculation.
Contraindication:
Clomiphene should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
Before using this medicine,
consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have these conditions:
liver disease, history of liver dysfunction, pituitary failure, endometrical carcinoma.
Side effects:
Common adverse drug reactions associated with the use of Clomiphene include:
hot flashes, abdominal discomfort, visual blurring (dose-dependent).
Infrequent adverse effects include:
abnormal uterine bleeding, nausea, and/or vomiting.
Dosage and administration:
Treatment of the selected bodybuilder should begin with a low dose:
50mg daily (1 tablet) for 30 days.
The dose should be increased only in athletes who cycled very long and feel no response to 50mg Clomiphene.
A low dosage treatment course is particularly recommended if unusual sensitivity to the side effects should appear.
Storage of Clomiphene:
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
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