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Advice? would taking anafranil (clomipramine) cause me to gain weight?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: One study showed that up to 18 % of adults taking Anafranil (clomipramine) gained weight.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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