Anafranil (Cont.)

When and How to Take Anafranil

Some considerations for when and how to take Anafranil include:
 
  • Anafranil comes in capsule form. It is taken by mouth, usually one to three times a day.
     
  • It does not matter if you take Anafranil with or without food, although it is best to take Anafranil with food when first starting or increasing your Anafranil dose.
     
  • Anafranil should be taken at the same time(s) each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
     
  • For Anafranil to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Anafranil will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Anafranil Dosing

The dose of Anafranil your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may currently be taking.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your Anafranil dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Anafranil Dosage for more information about dosing for Anafranil.)
 

Side Effects of Anafranil

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Anafranil. However, not everyone who takes Anafranil will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication well. When Anafranil side effects do occur, they are often minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects of Anafranil are less common.
 
Common side effects of Anafranil include:
 
(Click Anafranil Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of Anafranil, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider. You can also read about other possible side effects by going to:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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