works well on my o.c.d.

Worked Very Well It worked very well for my OCD and also depression. The side effects were annoying: constant dry mouth, weight gain and sexual dysfunction. Only stopped taking it when prozac became available and was suggested by my doctor as possibly being more effective.

Worked the best of anything I''ve tried for OCD. It worked great for obsessive thoughts; still had compulsive behaviors. Initial side effects of shaking and extreme tiredness mostly went away. Constipation and low libido were worst side effects for me.

When I first began taking Anafranil, I got really sick. I stuck with it, and it is the only drug that helps me with my severe OCD. The only side effect has been immense weight gain. I never had a weight problem until I started taking this drug.

treatment for depression Clomipramine makes your mood feel better than the more recent SSRIs can but has more serious side effects including heavy sedation. A heavily sedated mind will return into a depressed state so you must find your individual level of tolerance.

Took this medicine for 3 weeks when I was 16. I quit because the side effects were too much to handle. Just started taking it again a week ago. I haven't had any panic attacks or any OCD issues, however, my hands have been very shakey, my pupils have been dilated, I'm very fatigued, and keep getting headaches. I also spent one morning dry heaving. I'm going to give it a bit more time, but stay on the lowest dose to see if the side effects go away. It works... you just have to be able to tolerate the side effects.

Together with an SSRI, it's a magic bullet I've been on SSRIs (mostly Prozac) for 11 years now. I've had them poop out on me several times, and really bad depression has come about. But when I add 50-75mg clompiramine, the depression always lifts. It's very nice to know that the clomipramine is there in case I need it. It has tons of side effects for me (dizziness, sleepiness, anorgasmia, dry mouth, etc.). But it sure beats depression.

The only other drug I've found that is akin to a "magic bullet" is ProVigil together with an SSRI. But even that has failed me recently. So it's back to the low dosage clomipramine together with the SSRI.

Be careful adding a TCA to an SSRI. The latter can increase substantially the serum levels of the forum. So don't do this without your doctor supervising.

To manage side effects I had to start at low dosis until my body got used. I have to sleep my hours to avoid sleepiness in day; I have to watch my weight, and exercise. I started to feel the real effects after taking the medicine for more than three months; I think that it made the full effect after six months. You must be patient to feel the liberating effects of Anafranil

This medicine has worked excellent for me for years for both obsessive compulsive disorder and depression.

This drug has been on the market for several years, I started taking it in 1989. It is a wonder drug as far as OCD drugs go. There is no other BETTER DRUG OUT THERE FOR OCD!!! It is a miracle drug. I took it starting at age 9 and quit taking it at age 20 when I got pregnant with my 1st daughter . I didnt need the medication anymore after that, not sure why but I have been free from ocd for years and I no longer take any meds, however this is the one and only best drug for OCD!!! : )

The side effects are driving me crazy. I have uncontrollable muscle twitches, am groggy, nauseated, and dry mouth. Will give it 3 more weeks to see if things change.

The golden standard My psychiatrist told me clomipramine was the oldie but a goldie when it comes to OCD remedies. This medication actually makes me able to socialize in a more normal way then I was without it. I have noticed my obsessions and compulsions decreased since using it. It makes ejaculation more difficult and causes a dry mouth. This medication has worked good enough for me to want to stay on it.
Update(Sep24,2006)I quit taking it cause it seemed to give me more anxiety. I started up again and now it is working awesome, no anxiety at all.