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Clomipramine is a prescription drug licensed for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This eMedTV article explains how clomipramine works, describes some potential side effects, and outlines some tips for when and how to take this medication.
Common clomipramine side effects may include a dry mouth, dizziness, or changes in sex drive. This eMedTV article discusses the common side effects of clomipramine in more detail and also lists the side effects that you need to report to your doctor.
What is clomipramine used for? This eMedTV page explains that clomipramine is approved to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults, teens, and children. This page also lists several off-label uses, such as treating autism and depression.
The recommended starting clomipramine dose for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder is 25 mg a day. This eMedTV page discusses some clomipramine dosing guidelines your doctor will follow to determine your dose and lists tips on taking the drug.
Clomipramine may cause a drug interaction if it is taken with alcohol, MAOIs, or barbiturates. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may lead to drug interactions with clomipramine and describes how the interactions can cause problems.
Clomipramine may increase the risk of suicidal behavior and can be dangerous to take if you are pregnant. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with clomipramine, and also offers a list of certain people who should not take the drug.
This eMedTV resource explains that clinical studies of clomipramine and weight gain have showed that weight gain is a possible side effect of the medicine. This page also describes what to do if you notice any weight gain while taking the drug.
As this eMedTV page explains, studies have shown that there are possible clomipramine sexual side effects, such as changes in sex drive and erectile dysfunction. This page also covers some treatment options your healthcare provider may recommend.
This portion of the eMedTV library examines clomipramine and premature ejaculation, explaining that a healthcare provider may prescribe the medication to treat premature ejaculation -- even though it has not been approved for this use.
Some people who take clomipramine may develop a dry mouth. This eMedTV segment explores clomipramine and dry mouth, explaining that a dry mouth is the most common side effect of the drug. This page also offers tips to improve symptoms of a dry mouth.
It is possible to experience withdrawals from clomipramine if the medication is stopped abruptly. This eMedTV page lists potential clomipramine withdrawal symptoms and describes the steps your doctor may take to minimize the chance of a withdrawal.
This eMedTV page covers the results of clinical studies of clomipramine and suicide, explaining that the drug may increase the risk of suicidal behavior in children. This page also lists who is at a higher risk of developing suicidal thoughts.
It may not be safe to take clomipramine when pregnant. This eMedTV segment explains that clomipramine may cause heart birth defects and may also cause withdrawal symptoms in babies born to mothers who took the drug during the third trimester.
It is possible to pass clomipramine to your nursing baby through your breast milk. This eMedTV article explains the research that has been conducted on clomipramine and breastfeeding, and describes what you should discuss with your physician.
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