Anafranil Side Effects

Most people tolerate Anafranil well. When they do occur, side effects of the medication are often minor and can easily be treated. Some of the most common side effects of Anafranil include a dry mouth, drowsiness, and shakiness. There are also several Anafranil side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider, including a fast heart rate, seizures, or suicidal thoughts.

 

Anafranil Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Anafranil® (clomipramine hydrochloride). However, not everyone who takes Anafranil will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication well. When people do develop Anafranil side effects, in many cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Anafranil. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Anafranil side effects with you.)
 

Common Anafranil Side Effects

Anafranil has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials in which the side effects of a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine.
 As a result, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, the common side effects of Anafranil include:
 
Withdrawal side effects have been reported in people who have stopped taking Anafranil suddenly. These side effects of clomipramine withdrawal include nausea, headaches, and a general ill feeling (see Clomipramine Withdrawal).
 
Other common side effects of Anafranil (occurring in 10 to 19 percent of people) include:
 
  • Nervousness
  • Weight gain (see Clomipramine and Weight Gain)
  • Vision changes
  • Urinary (bladder) problems
  • Muscle twitching
  • Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
  • Muscle pain
  • Irritated or runny nose
  • Increased appetite.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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