A 45-year-old member asked:
Are there serious side effects of anafranil (clomipramine) medication?
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Dr. Khaled Mohamedanswered
Psychiatry 40 years experience
Several: The older medications of antidepressants has several side effects and that's why the newer medicines are used more. Side effects include dry mouth blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, heart arrhythmias, hypotension, seizures, ejaculatory dysfunction, .
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Anafranil side effec: Anafranil side effects may include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, loss of appetite, GI upset, constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, memory problems, pruritus, insomnia, tremor, tinnitus, flushing, & blurred vision.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Are there serious side effects of anafranil (clomipramine)?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Khaled Mohamedanswered
Psychiatry 40 years experience
Several: The older medications of antidepressants has several side effects and that's why the newer medicines are used more. Side effects include dry mouth blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, heart arrhythmias, hypotension, seizures, ejaculatory dysfunction, .
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What are side effects of the drug clomipramine (anafranil)?
4 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Khaled Mohamedanswered
Psychiatry 40 years experience
Several: The older medications of antidepressants has several side effects and that's why the newer medicines are used more. Side effects include dry mouth blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, heart arrhythmias, hypotension, seizures, ejaculatory dysfunction, .
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of Anafranil (clomipramine)?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Anafranil (clomipramine): Dry mouth, nausea, upset stomach, constipation, insomnia, change in appetite, sweating, numbness, tingling, vision changes, memory & concentration problems, less common are tremors & confusion & thoughts of self-harm.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
What are the side effects of clomipramine? What is it used for?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Clomipramine: Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant, trade name anafranil (clomipramine). It's especially used for ocd. Side effects depend on dose, but the most common is drowsiness. Also can have dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, sweating, and postural hypotension (dizziness when getting up quickly).
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