How Much is Enough?

As with any medication, safety and efficacy have a lot to do with following your doctor's orders regarding dosage. The fertility drug known as Clomid is no exception. The dosage and timing of treatment with Clomid will make a difference in your ability to ovulate and conceive.

Maximum Benefit

The dosage for Clomid varies from patient to patient; your doctor is the only one who can give you the specifics on the dose you need to achieve the maximum benefit. Your doctor will refer to the different parts of your cycle as Day 1, Day 2, and so forth. If your doctor tells you to begin Clomid on Day 5, for example, the first day of your period is Day 1, and you would begin the medication four days later. Make sure you take the right dose, daily, for as many days as your doctor instructs. If you take the medication at the same time each day, you will have an easier time remembering to take your doses.

How much Clomid you take depends, in part, upon the strength of the prescription. Other factors make a difference in how your doctor will personalize your dosage of Clomid. How many doses you take per day, how much time to wait between doses, and how long the duration of treatment with the drug depend on your individual medical problem.

In general, Clomid is prescribed in tablet form, taken by mouth, and the usual treatment for adults is 50 milligrams daily for five days of the menstrual cycle beginning with the fifth day after the menstrual period begins. If you don't menstruate, you can begin the medication at any time. Most doctors will increase the dose if you do not become pregnant after a course of treatment, which lasts for one cycle. Your doctor may continue to increase your dosage until it reaches a maximum of 250 milligrams daily. The treatment can be repeated in the case that conception is not achieved, but most doctors will not continue the treatment after four unsuccessful cycles, preferring to try a different treatment.

Skipped a Pill?

If you forgot to take a dose of Clomid, take it as soon as you remember. If it's getting close to your next dose, it's better to skip the pill you missed since doubling doses is not a good idea. It's important to note that Clomid may cause birth defects if taken after conception. If you think you might be pregnant, stop taking Clomid and consult your doctor.