ANAFRANIL Reviews (CLOMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.7 (133 Ratings)

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ANAFRANIL  (CLOMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE):  Clomipramine is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps decrease persistent/unwanted thoughts (obsessions), and it helps reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin, among others) in the brain.   FDA Approval Date: 1989-12-29 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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12/26/2001
 1  depression DRYNESS IN THE MOUTH DIZZINESS M 34 1 years
9/12/2003
 5  Depression, Anxiety Dry Mouth, Anorgasmia I was suffering for about 5months from Depression, Anxiety, Phobia and Intrusive thoughts. I started to feel better 1 day after taking Anafranil (25mg). After 5 weeks, I increased the dose to 50mg daily. I feel much better. My anxiety symptoms and depression are gone, and intrusive thoughts have diminshed immensly. I'd reccomend this to anyone who suffers these symptoms. M 41 8 weeks
6/18/2004
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 5  OCD anxiety My 16 year old son uses this and he has shown literally no side affects at a 50-75Mg. dose. At first his heart raced some but that quickly disappeared. My son has used it now for 1 year. This medicine is an older tricyclic that has a good track record for OCD. We are satisfied but if you use a little anxiety med with it like Ativan it seems to make it really work well.Helps greatly ,his obsessive thoughts M 16 1 years
11/25/2004
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1/21/2005
 4  OCD erectile disfunction, tiredness - sleep 9-11 hours per day felt benefits within a few days, fewer side effects compared to Effexor M 44 6 months
2/10/2005
 4  depression and anxiety The first few days: dry mouth, blurry vision, heat flashes, sweating, anxiety, drowsiness, sedation, etc. After a few weeks: postural hypotension, constipation, weight gain. This medicine works very fast. However, it should only be used for a short period of itme F 22 3 weeks
2/24/2005
 3  depression Felt absolutely wonderful. Gained 28 pounds in 4 months and for this reason had to stop medication F 58 4 months
2/24/2005
 4  OCD Constipation, lower sex drive. Made my life better M 29 5 years
2/25/2005
 4  OCD and anxiety and social phobia dry mouth and a bit dizzy when i get up to quick anafranil has helped me a great deal F 13 6 months
10/5/2005
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3/1/2006
 5  yes i gained alot of weight(about60lbs), slept alot 10-12hrs a day and had to take naps, blurry vision, i had no physical motivation and always felt lazy, dizzy spells, no sex drive or intrest in sex, sweated alot F 31 5 days
4/30/2006
 5  anxiety, depression, OCB, phobias constipation, non existent sex drive, sleepiness, memory loss problems, weight gain. Have tried so many other medications that didn't help at all and anafranil has taken away all mental issues. Was on 125mg and now on 50. Benefits far outweigh side affects!!!! F 27 6 years
5/15/2006
 5  Panic disorder (Severe) Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and of course very reduced sex drive This stuff works so much better than anything I have ever been on and I have tried most. Removes completely panic symptoms and greatly reduces anticipatory anxiety - fantastic med if only it didn't kill your libido. I am currently trying different meds, SSRI's - no good for me now on Moclobemide and sex drive back but so is panic! Will be going back on Anafranil ASAP. M 4 years
7/30/2006
 5  OCD Difficulty getting to an orgasm. It has helped the OCD to a great deal. I've tried replacing it with Prozac, it didn't work at all. I switched back to Chlomipramine (Anafranil) again. 12 years
6/26/2007
 5  for obsessive compulsive disorder on high doses, twitching; now on a low dose and have no side effects; I have gone on to live a completely normal life almost completely symptom free of OCD. F 42 5 years
7/6/2007
 5  Dramatic mood swings, OCD, PMS Leg twitching (primarly when falling asleep), extreme dizziness when rising too quickly, larger breast size but no weight gain, fatigue. For me, this drug has outweighed the side effects--and if you have them, I encourage you to try and ride them out! I take 25 mg. at night along with 450 mg. of Wellbutrin in the morning. The awful mood swings I've had since childhood (about 25 years total) are under control for the first time...and the OCD is no longer debilitating. It rears its ugly head now and then, but it feels more like habit than anything else. There is no better feeling than feeling relatively free of OCD and suicidal thoughts. My boyfriend and family noticed the changes immediately and comment that they've never seen me "doing better" in my life. I hope you, too, experience the same, or better, level of freedom if and when you decide to take it. Also, I want to mention, DO NOT drink excessively (more than 3 drinks) if you take this medicine. I experienced my first complete blackout after drinking alcohol with clomipramine, not to mention vomiting, shakes, head pains and anxiety well beyond the realm F 35 3 months
8/1/2007
 5  panic, ocd, depression, GAD constipation best medicine i have ever been on F 27 1 weeks
8/14/2007
 5  Depersonalization, anxiety, OCD Altered taste perception, difficulty orgasming, reduced sex drive, tiredness Completely removed anxiety symptoms, OCD under control and easy to snap out of when I'm stressed. Complete remission of Depersonalization. M 42 8 months
8/15/2007
 5  OCD I enjoy taking it since I know why I take it and that it alleviates my bad habits!! SMILE Plus I am not addicted to it - as like other drugs that I have taken for other issues. I would recommend it for the correct diagnosis! When I first began taking it - I did notice a start of a little rash on my arm - however it has subsided! F 30 4 years
9/21/2007
  

ANAFRANIL  (CLOMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE):  Clomipramine is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps decrease persistent/unwanted thoughts (obsessions), and it helps reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin, among others) in the brain.   FDA Approval Date: 1989-12-29 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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