Why ANAFRANIL* (Clomipramine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of ANAFRANIL: satisfied (average rating score: 3.89)
(based on 110 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** ANAFRANIL
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obsessive-compulsive disorder* | 21 |
| 2 | Depression* | 4 |
| 3 | Anxiety* | 2 |
| 4 | Trichotillomania | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of ANAFRANIL **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dry mouth | 40 |
| 2 | Constipation | 30 |
| 3 | Somnolence* | 29 |
| 4 | Hyperhidrosis | 24 |
| 5 | Weight increased | 20 |
| 6 | Dizziness | 18 |
| 7 | Loss of libido | 12 |
| 8 | Tremor | 7 |
| 9 | Insomnia | 7 |
| 10 | Anxiety* | 6 |
| 11 | Memory impairment | 6 |
| 12 | Agitation* | 5 |
| 13 | Headache | 5 |
| 14 | Orgasm abnormal | 5 |
| 15 | Vision blurred | 5 |
| 16 | Sedation | 5 |
| 17 | Libido decreased | 5 |
| 18 | Fatigue | 5 |
| 19 | Confusional state* | 5 |
| 20 | Mania | 4 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for ANAFRANIL
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Clomipramine hydrochloride (Chlomipramine, Clomipramine, Chlorimipramine, Clomipramina, Anafranil)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com