Drug name: Brand Anafranil

Active substance: clomipramine

Pharmacological effects:

Indications: Anafranil is approved to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Warnings and Precautions: The drugs should not be used in the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparations.
• Bipolar disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Recent heart attacks
• Severe liver and kidney diseases
• Thyroid problems
• Adrenal tumor
• Diabetes
• Glaucoma
• Severe cardiovascular diseases
• Epilepsy
• Gall bladder diseases
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Anafranil side effects: Drugs may cause side effects which in specific patients may manifest differently. In the following paragraph we want to underline the most serious and frequent side effect of Anafranil  that  were identified by the drug manufacturers. The possibility of the adverse effect manifestation depends only on the individual and his specific traits.

• The most common Anafranil side effects include: dry mouth, drowsiness, tremor, headache, constipation, problems with ejaculation, fatigue, nausea, increased sweating, heartburn, insomnia, loss of appetite, changes in sexual drive, impotence
• The less common Anafranil side effects include: heart problems, seizures, confusion, jaundice, suicidal thoughts, behavior changes, breast changes, anxiety.

For full information on any risks and adverse effects associated with Anafranil, please consult your doctor, read the included leaflet or contact our customer support service.

Interactions: Before using Anafranil please tell your doctor which drugs or supplements you are already taking including those bought without a prescription. Also check if any additional medicines which you will take during the course of Anafranil  therapy are safe in combination. Especially mention if you are taking the following groups of drugs:

• Ethanol
• Anticholinergic preparations
• Anti-arrhythmic preparations
• Barbiturates
• Hypertensive drugs
• Antipsychotics
• H2 histamine receptors blockers
• Cardiac glycosides
• Steroids
• ADHD treatment
• MAO inhibitors
• Phenothiazine preparations
• Antiepileptic agents
• SSRI antidepressants
• Thyroid medications
• Other tricyclic antidepressants
• Blood thinners(anticoagulants)

Patient's information: Anafranil  is not to be shared with healthy individuals. It is strictly FORBIDDEN to use the drugs in treatment of any conditions unrelated to their indications. The product as well as utilized vials, syringes, needles if used during the course of treatment should be kept out of reach of children and never reused.