Clomiphene Alternatives Compared
Clomiphene | Metformin | Clomid |
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Clomiphene | Metformin | Clomid (clomiphene) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Oligospermia, Female Infertility, Ovulation Induction, Lactation Suppression, Pubertal Gynecomastia. clomiphene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Metformin improves how the body responds to insulin and it is effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Taste disturbances, diarrhea, and other stomach-related side effects are common side... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Oligospermia, Female Infertility, Ovulation Induction, Lactation Suppression. Clomid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clomiphene has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 258 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Metformin has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 645 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Clomid has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 221 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: clomiphene side effects in more detail. |
See also: metformin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Clomid side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clomid | Glumetza |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
120 hours |
4.5 hours |
120 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with clomiphene:
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A total of 365 drugs are known to interact with metformin:
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A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with Clomid:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 01, 1967 |
March 03, 1995 |
February 01, 1967 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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