Clomipramine vs Imipramine

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Clomipramine is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps decrease persistent/unwanted thoughts (obsessions), and it helps reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin, among others) in the brain.This medication is used to treat depression. It is also used with other therapies for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. Imipramine can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Imipramine belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine) in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder.
Alternatives
Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Amitriptyline
Desipramine, Prozac, Nortriptyline
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guest | 27.08.12
I have been on clomipramine for more than 3 years, and it has worked very well for me and my OCD. Main side effect for me is constipation.
ocd | 11.06.12
Was hospitalized for 8 days. The unwanted thought took over and I vomited each time the thought entered my mind. Luvox didn't help much but Ananfranil is really helping so far.
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JDH | 13.01.12
Imipramine worked well in the beginning, especially with sleeping. However, within a year, my dosage had been increased to the highest mg available. It seemed to loose its potency after a few months. I ended up switching to another.
M | 03.10.11
Honestly still have the same depressing moods... Insomia maxing out, severe hallucinations at nite,(thats when I take it 150mg green pill),especially the 1st month,disturbing dreams,... willing to give it more time.