Indications:
This drug is used to treat:
1. depression that is longer lasting and/or more severe than the "low moods" that everyone has from time to time due to the stress of everyday life. Depression is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in parts of the brain. This imbalance affects your whole body and can cause emotional and physical symptoms such as feeling low in spirit, loss of interest in activities, being unable to enjoy life, poor appetite or overeating, disturbed sleep, loss of sex drive, lack of energy and feelings of guilt.
2. obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) and phobias in adults
3. muscle weakness in people with a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.
The symptoms of these disorders vary from person to person. Your doctor can provide you with more information.
Anafranil belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another purpose.
Dosage:
The suggested adult dose of clomipramine ranges from 25 mg to 200 mg daily in divided doses, preferably with meals and at bedtime. The dose depends on individual conditions, but is usually started low and increased slowly as necessary and as prescribed by the doctor.
Children and adolescents (10 to 17 years old) usually begin with a dose of 25 mg daily, increasing the dose by 25 mg every 3 to 4 days as prescribed by the doctor.
When discontinuing the drug, the dosage should be reduced gradually to stop withdrawal effects.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical factors, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your normal time. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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