Clomipramine Hydrochloride Medicine - Information, Side effects and uses of Clomipramine

Brand name: Anafranil, Anafranil SR

Type of drug: Tricyclic antidepressant

Uses of Clomipramine

Long term treatment of depression, irrational fears and obsessive behaviour. Clomipramine can also be employed to treat phobias (feared) and obsessions, and cataplexy, which breaks down joined narcolepsy (extreme somnolence).

How it works:

Changes the chemical balance in the brain to lift the mood, increases the appetite and stimulates an improved interest in day to-day living.

How to take Clomipramine?

Always read the layer of the information of the manufacturer, before beginning the treatment. Take exactly the clomipramine as directed by your doctor. He can take several weeks before you start to feel the advantages of this treatment.

Do not cease taking the clomipramine without speaking to your doctor initially. The stop of the treatment suddenly can pose problems and your doctor will want to probably reduce your amount gradually.

Take with clomipramine at same times each day to avoid missing all the amounts. If you forget to take an amount, take it as soon as you remember and take the next amount at usual time. If it is almost time for your next amount, omits the missed amount and continues to take it at normal times. Never take more than the prescribed amount.

If you suspectez that you or somebody of other took with an overdose of contact of clomipramine your doctor or goes to the department of accidents and help of your local hospital immediately. Always take the container with you, even if it is empty. Clomipramine is for you. Never give it to others even if their state seems to be identical that yours.

Possible side and adverse effects:

Dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, hot flushes and dizziness.

Other information on Clomipramine

Avoid using over-the-counter medications that contain antihistamines and decongestants.

Cautions

Children: This drug is either not recommended for children, or is recommended only for children above a certain age.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: This drug is either not recommended for use by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or the precise effects are not known and it should therefore only be used with caution and under medical advice.

Alcohol: Alcohol should not be consumed, or only with caution – after medical advice has been sought - while you are taking this drug.

Driving and operating machinery: This drug may have some effect on your driving ability, so it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery while taking it.

How To Use Clomipramine / Anafranil

Clomipramine is taken orally, and some patients can test nausea because taking this drug. Clomipramine can be taken with food with the feelings of reduction in nausea. The patients will generally start out taking smaller amounts of clomipramine which will slowly be increased. The majority of the doctors will prescribe 25mg by amount, to be taken two or three times daily.