Clomipramine Uses
Clomipramine is used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.
How Clomipramine works
Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Common side effects of Clomipramine
Altered libido, Constipation, Dryness in mouth, Aggravation of depression, Agitation, Anxiety, Blurred vision, Delirium (acute confusional state), Dizziness, ECG changes, Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Headache, Hypomania, Increased appetite, Nausea, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Palpitations, Ringing in ear, Sleep disorder, Sweating, Tremors, Weight gain, Confusion, Hallucination, Mania, Micturition disorders, Altered blood sugar level