A 24-year-old female asked about a 24-year-old female:
Is anafranil (clomipramine) a good drug for depression and agroraphobia, what does who u recommend?
3 doctor answers • 13 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
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.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
60 years experience
It is a : Cyclic antidepressant known for long time and it is a good medical treatment. I just do not think that the combination with alcohol is indicated. Talk it over with the dr. Who prescribed the drug.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Not best choice.: Anafranil is FDA approved in the treatment of obsessive- compulsive disorder. It has been used off-label for the treatment of panic attacks, major depression, anxiety disorder & premature ejaculation. I would NOT use Anafranil as a first line medication for depression or agoraphobia.
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