Clomed (Clomiphene Citrate) by Balkan Pharmaceuticals: results, dosages, cycles and side effects

Clomed is an oral drug manufactured by Balkan Pharmaceuticals and containing active substance Clomiphene Citrate which is a is a selective estrogen receptor modulator that increases production of gonadotropins by inhibiting negative feedback on the hypothalamus. It is used in medicine to treat ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovary syndrome in women. Clomed stimulates the release of hormones necessary for ovulation to occur. Among athletes and bodybuilders it is commonly used as a recovery medication and taken toward the end of a steroid cycle. Clomed comes in boxes, each unit containing 60 pills (50 mg/pill).

Besides the important role it has in general medicine, Clomed is very useful for bodybuilders and athletes. First of all Clomed is utilized to overcome gynocomastia and raise the body’s natural Testosterone levels. Clomed works by minimizing or blocking the effects of estrogen in the body. It is chemically a synthetic estrogen with antagonist properties, and is very similar in structure and action to Nolvadex. In certain tissues Clomed blocks the ability of estrogen to bind with its corresponding receptor. By restoring the natural Testosterone levels it helps the athlete’s body to preserve the gained size and strength of the muscles.

The average dosage of Clomed for male bodybuilders is 50-100 mg per day. This quantity should be taken over period between 4 and 6 weeks. The dosage should be lower in the first day with gradual increase to 100 mg in days 2-11, then followed by a lowering to 50 mg in days 12-21. This is an example of a cycle. During the intake the raise in Testosterone levels will occur slowly but evenly during the whole period. If athletes and bodybuilders are looking to an immediate result in Testosterone boosting, Clomed can be taken with HCG - Human Chorionic Gonadotropin for the first week or two after the steroids use. Clomed has an active elimination life that lasts for of 5-7 days. Clomed can also be used as a maintenance anti-estrogen drug during a steroid cycle. As well as in case of Novadlex the combination with Proviron is often utilized and proved quite effective. Clomed has no important effect on female and athletes and its quite rarely utilized by women.

Clomed is a relatively mild compound, the side effects are rare and insignificant If sticking to the right dosage. However it can lead to a series of side effects as: tenderness, pressure, or swelling, flushing, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, breast tenderness or discomfort, headache or abnormal uterine bleeding. Because Clomed acts on the brain, there are two other possible side effects that should be taken into consideration: visual disturbances and mood changes. People should address the physician if they feel prolonged allergic reactions to this drug like rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.