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My son took anafranil (clomipramine) for the first time and 30 minutes later he felt more impulsive. the prescriptio is done by his doctor for ocd.what can cause it?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stop the medication: Different people react differently to medication and sometimes paradoxically. Yes, Anafranil (clomipramine) can be used for ocd, but if he is having a problem with it i would stop the medication and follow up with the prescribing doctor.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/24/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Side effect: Aggression or aggressive reactions can occur in up to 1 to 10% of people taking Anafranil. I agree with the earlier recommendation to stop the medication and notify his doctor promptly.

Answered 11/24/2018

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A member asked:

My son took anafranil (clomipramine) for the first time and 30 minutes later he felt more impulsive. the prescriptio is done by his doctor for ocd.what can cause it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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