Anafranil (clomipramine hydrochloride) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) such as recurrent thoughts or feelings and repetitive actions. Anafranil is available in generic form. Common side effects of Anafranil include:
dizziness,
drowsiness,
dry mouth,
constipation,
stomach upset,
nausea,
vomiting,
changes in appetite or weight,
flushing,
increased sweating,
tiredness,
blurred vision or vision changes,
anxiety,
restlessness,
sleep problems (insomnia),
memory problems,
trouble concentrating,
numbness or tingling,
decreased sex drive,
impotence, or
difficulty having an orgasm
Depression of varying origin
In children and adolescents, there is not sufficient evidence of safety and efficacy of Anafranil
in the treatment of depressive states of varying aetiology and symptomatology. The use of
Anafranil in children and adolescents (0-17 years of age) in this indication is therefore not
recommended.
Obsessive-compulsive syndromes
No experience is available in children younger than 5 years of age.