Anti-Depressant » CLOMIPRAMINE-(kloe mi pra meen)

Clomipramine is an antidepressant.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Take exactly as directed by your ealth care professional.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

abnormal production of milk in females
blurred vision/eye pain
breast enlargement in both males and females
confusion
hallucinations
difficulty breathing
fainting spells
fever
irregular/fast(pounding heartbeat, palpitations)
muscle stiffness/spasms
pain/difficulty passing urine
loss of bladder control
seizures
sexual difficulties (decreased sexual ability or desire, difficulty ejaculating)
stomach pain
swelling of the testicles
tingling, pain, numbness in the feet/hands
tremors (shaking)
unusual weakness/tiredness
yellowing of the eyes/skin

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

thioridazine
MAO inhibitors
other medicines for mental depression
probucol
astemizole
cisapride
terfenadine

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

an alcohol problem
asthma
difficulty breathing
blood disorders/disease
diabetes
difficulty passing urine/prostate trouble
glaucoma
having intramuscular injections
heart disease/recent heart attack
liver disease
over active thyroid
parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
seizures
stomach disease

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Clomipramine helps patients with an obsessive compulsive disorder.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F).

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.