Drug Name

Anafranil (Clomipramine)

Drug Uses

Anafranil is used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Anafranil as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Anafranil comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Anafranil refilled.
Take Anafranil by mouth with food to decrease stomach upset.
It may take 2 to 3 weeks before you notice the effect of Anafranil. Continue to take Anafranil even incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Anafranil is a tricyclic antidepressant. It works by increasing the activity of confident chemicals in the brain, which helps to reduce obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Anafranil, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Anafranil at room temperature, between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Keep Anafranil out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Anafranil if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Anafranil;
• you possess used furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (e.g., phenelzine) within the final 14 days, or you are using astemizole or terfenadine;
• you are recovering from a recent heart attack.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Some health examination conditions may work with Anafranil . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you drink alcohol-containing beverages daily or possess a history of alcohol abuse
• incase you take thyroid medicine or possess a history of an overactive thyroid
• incase you possess a history of adrenal gland problems, glaucoma, heart problems, kidney or liver problems, diabetes, seizures, trouble urinating, the blood disease porphyria, or other blood problems
• incase you possess a history of suicidal thoughts or behavior, bipolar disorder, or any other mental disorders
• incase you are undergoing electroshock therapy or you are scheduled to possess any surgery

Some MEDICINES MAY WORK with Anafranil . Tell your health care provider incase you are using any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Azole antifungals (eg, fluconazole), cimetidine, duloxetine, haloperidol, methylphenidate, mibefradil, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), terbinafine, or valproic acid because they may increase the risk of Anafranil 's side effects
• Astemizole, furazolidone, ketolide antibiotics (eg, telithromycin), macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), pimozide, or terfenadine because the risk of high blood pressure, humorless heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat), or seizures may be increased
• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital) or phenytoin because they may decrease Anafranil 's effectiveness
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), carbamazepine, or sympathomimetics (eg, phenylephrine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Anafranil
• Clonidine, guanethidine, or guanfacine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Anafranil

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; moistureless mouth; headache; irritability; loss of appetite; nausea; nightmares; sweating; tiredness; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness; weight loss or gain.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; changes in sex drive; chest pain; confusion; decreased sexual ability; fainting; quick, unhurried, or irregular heartbeat; fever; flushing; repeated or difficult urination; impulsive behavior or other unusual changes in behavior; mental or mood changes (eg, increased anxiety, mood swings, agitation, irritability, nervousness, restlessness); numbness or tingling of the skin; panic attacks; ringing in the ears; seizures; very bad dizziness or drowsiness; sore throat; stomach pain; suicidal thinking or behavior; swelling of the testicles; tremor; trouble sleeping; trouble walking or keeping your balance; twitching of the face or tongue; uncontrolled movements or stiffness of arms as well as legs; unusual bleeding or bruising; worsening of depression; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

More Information

Anafranil is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.