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How effective is anafranil (clomipramine) for treating depression?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anafranil (clomipramine): I reserve it for patients with ocd who do not respond to ssris or luvox, (fluvoxamine) due to side effects. Best to review with your doc.

Dr Pyles and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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