Clomipramine Hydrochloride

Panic Disorder, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Clomipramine Hydrochloride

What is Clomipramine Hydrochloride

Clomipramine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. It works by increasing the activity of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain to improve mood. Common side effects include sedation, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention. Clomipramine is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, chronic pain, cataplexy, trichotillomania, stuttering, premature ejaculation, and premenstrual syndrome. It is absorbed quickly from the gut and metabolized in

Anafranil

is the brand name

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Clomipramine Hydrochloride Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Anafranil

Clomipramine

1989

104

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Clomipramine, also called Anafranil, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder .

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Helps manage Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Helps manage Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Effectiveness

How Clomipramine Hydrochloride Affects Patients

Clomipramine is an antidepressant medication which works by blocking certain chemicals in the brain that control mood. It usually takes around two weeks for people's mood to improve after taking this drug. It is thought that clomipramine changes how receptors in the brain respond to other chemicals, which leads to increased production of a certain chemical that affects mood. Clomipramine is also used to treat certain types of pain, especially those caused by nerve damage.

How Clomipramine Hydrochloride works in the body

Clomipramine is a drug that affects the reuptake of serotonin in the brain. It also blocks certain receptors and sodium channels, which may help to reduce chronic pain, especially neuropathic pain.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dose of Clomipramine Hydrochloride is based on the diagnosed disorder, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression and Panic Disorder. The measure of dosage is contingent on the method of administration listed in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

25.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 100.0 mg

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Panic Disorder

25.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 100.0 mg

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Depression

25.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 100.0 mg

Capsule, , Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Clomipramine Hydrochloride Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Myocardial Infarction

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Clomipramine Hydrochloride.

Common Clomipramine Hydrochloride Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Anagrelide

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Clomipramine is combined with Anagrelide.

Apixaban

Major

The metabolism of Apixaban can be decreased when combined with Clomipramine.

Arsenic trioxide

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Clomipramine is combined with Arsenic trioxide.

Artemether

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Clomipramine is combined with Artemether.

Asenapine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Clomipramine is combined with Asenapine.

Clomipramine Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Anafranil overdose can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe, which depend on the amount taken, age of the person, and how long ago the drug was taken. Severe reactions include changes in heart rhythm, very low blood pressure, seizures, and loss of consciousness. In some cases, death has occurred due to an Anafranil overdose. Other side effects include drowsiness, blurry vision, dry mouth, constipation, difficulty urinating, dizziness when standing up, rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart failure, memory problems and confusion, and mood swings in those with bipolar disorder. Withdraw

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Clomipramine Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Clomipramine Hydrochloride?

634 active clinical trials are currently assessing the potential of Clomipramine Hydrochloride to alleviate Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Depression.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

66 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Panic Disorder

13 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Depression

305 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3

Clomipramine Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Clomipramine Hydrochloride?

5

Patient Review

2/3/2017

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

This drug has done wonders for my OCD. It's helped me more than any other SRIs I've tried, to the point where I only have mild symptoms that I can manage. The side effects are a bit of a nuisance (dry mouth and constipation), but they're worth it in light of the benefits I've experienced.

5

Patient Review

6/24/2022

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Depression

This treatment is much more effective than an SSRI.

5

Patient Review

2/6/2014

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I've been taking 100mg per day for about a month now with no negative side effects. This medication helped me almost immediately with my OCD by curbing my excessive counting behavior.

4.7

Patient Review

4/4/2017

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Anxious

I've found this to be the best medication for intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and panic. That being said, it can have some nasty side effects that one should be aware of before taking it. Please speak with a professional to see if this is the right drug for you.

4.7

Patient Review

9/18/2015

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Panic Disorder

It took a little while for this to start working, but it was very effective in treating my OCD. I also saw a massive improvement in my insomnia and panic attacks.

4.3

Patient Review

10/9/2017

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Anxious

I've been taking 100mg of clomipramine every day, and it has really helped me sleep better. The only downside is that I developed ringing in my ears, which may be a side effect of the drug.

4.3

Patient Review

11/1/2022

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

This medication saved me. I had been struggling with chronic IBS and OCD for years, trying all sorts of different treatments to no avail. But as soon as I started taking Clomiprine, everything changed. Within a week my diarrhea and unwanted thoughts were gone. If you're struggling with anything similar, I urge you to give this medication a try.

4.3

Patient Review

4/3/2014

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I was struggling with some serious mental health issues, and this medication really turned things around for me. I felt a difference from the very first day, and now my intrusive thoughts are gone.

4.3

Patient Review

10/6/2018

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Despite the dry mouth and constipation, this medication is worth it because it helps me stay balanced and employed.

3.3

Patient Review

2/16/2020

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Depression

I've been using this medication for a couple years now. It's helped me feel better, but I have noticed some negative side effects like memory problems and an irregular heartbeat.

3

Patient Review

3/21/2013

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Anxious

I found that clomipramine was more effective than alprazolam for me, but everyone is different.

1.7

Patient Review

5/4/2017

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I have severe OCD and this medication, which my doctor just raised the dosage of last week, did not help alleviate my symptoms at all. In addition to that, it caused some very unpleasant side effects like a fast heartbeat, muscle pain, and anorexia.

1.7

Patient Review

3/23/2020

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Made me feel very unstable and my thoughts were racing while I was on it.

1.7

Patient Review

10/8/2012

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

I think this medication led to me overeating and gaining weight.

1

Patient Review

7/3/2014

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Unfortunately, this drug did not work well for me. I had heart palpitations on a small dosage of 10mg and it only got worse when the doctor increased my dosage to 20mg. I felt incredibly tired and had no appetite while taking this medication, and now that I'm off of it I feel like I have the flu.

1

Patient Review

5/17/2017

Clomipramine Hydrochloride for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Unfortunately, this medicine exacerbated my bipolar and OCD symptoms. I would go for a couple days without sleep, then sleep for a couple days in a row. It was constant twitching in my legs and feet that i didn't have before i started this medicine
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Patient Q&A Section about clomipramine hydrochloride

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is clomipramine a strong antidepressant?

"Although Clomipramine is most commonly used as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, it is also an effective antidepressant. It works by affecting certain receptors in the brain, as shown in the table below."

Answered by AI

What are the most common side effects of clomipramine?

"The following side effects may occur when taking clomipramine: feeling dizzy or tired, dry mouth, trouble Line, upset stomach, nausea or vomiting, changes in appetite or weight, flushed skin, sweating, tiredness, or blurred vision. Symptoms of anxiety may get worse when you first start taking clomipramine."

Answered by AI

How does clomipramine make you feel?

"Clomipramine may make you feel sleepy, so your doctor may start you on a small dose. They may then gradually increase your dose as your body gets used to it. Clomipramine is usually taken once a day at bedtime, but it can also be taken in smaller doses two to three times a day."

Answered by AI

What is clomipramine prescribed for?

"It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause OCD.

Clomipramine is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a nervous condition wherein a person has recurring thoughts or ideas or does repetitive things because they are anxious. Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced, which can lead to OCD."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Clomipramine Hydrochloride

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Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

10 - 17
All Sexes
New York, NY

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether brain scan results can help predict and track changes in obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, symptoms in children and teens ages 10 to 17 who receive Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, also called ERP. ERP is a type of therapy in which participants practice facing OCD-related fears while resisting rituals or compulsions. The main question this study aims to answer is: Can each participant's pattern of brain connections, measured with functional MRI brain scans, help predict and track weekly changes in OCD symptoms during and after a 14-week course of ERP, including during planned monthly booster sessions and additional booster sessions offered if symptoms worsen? All participants will receive ERP. There is no placebo and no comparison group. Participants will: * Complete screening, consent or assent, interviews, questionnaires, and MRI safety checks * Receive 14 weekly ERP sessions * Complete OCD symptom assessments and functional MRI brain scans before, during, and after ERP * Receive planned monthly ERP booster sessions after the 14 weekly sessions * Receive additional brief ERP booster sessions if OCD symptoms worsen during follow-up * Take part for up to about 62 weeks

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medicine

Conor Liston, MD, PhD

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Mobile App Mindfulness for Mental Health

18+
All Sexes
Tampa, FL

The goal of this clinical trial (single-arm pilot trial) is to learn whether a mobile application-based mindfulness intervention can improve mental health outcomes in older Korean immigrants aged 60 years and older. The main questions it aims to answer are whether the 8-week mobile app-based mindfulness intervention is feasible and acceptable, as indicated by recruitment, retention, and adherence rates, and whether participation in the intervention leads to improvements in positive psychological well-being (e.g., positive affect, optimism, life engagement, and mindfulness) and reductions in adverse mental health outcomes (e.g., anxiety, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress). Participants will complete baseline and post-intervention assessments, receive training on how to use the mobile mindfulness application, engage with the app for approximately 8 weeks (recommended 10-15 minutes per day), and participate in weekly check-ins to support engagement and address any challenges encountered during the intervention.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The Korean Association of West Florida (+1 Sites)

Soonhyung Kwon

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Behavioral Activation-Guided Self-Help for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Houston, TX

Symptoms of depression are highly prevalent among Veterans. However, fewer than 30% of individuals with these symptoms receive any psychotherapy in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This is due to many factors, which may include provider availability and patient preferences. Guided self-help (GSH), which involves coaching sessions with patients who are following a fully developed self-help program, has the potential to increase access to care for these Veterans, particularly if implemented within a stepped care model of mental health treatment delivery and if delivered by a diverse set of providers. The VHA's primary care-mental health integration (PCMHI) service, which focuses on short courses of care for mild to moderate symptoms, may be an ideal place in which to deploy GSH. The current project seeks conduct a pilot randomized trial of a GSH program for depression adapted for PCMHI based on behavioral activation.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

Maribel Plasencia, BA MS PhD

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Cognitive Training + tDCS for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Nashville, TN

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a combination of non-drug treatments works to benefit memory, thinking, and brain functioning in older individuals with recurrent depression. The non-drug approaches the investigators are studying include transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and computerized cognitive training. tDCS uses small currents of electricity on the forehead to potentially stimulate your brain's ability to process and learn. Computerized cognitive training uses tablet games to improve memory and thinking. In this study, two different cognitive training programs are being investigated, both of which are stimulating and designed to engage brain activity. One that is believed to be a specific treatment for depression, while the other provides extra stimulation for the brain that is non-specific. Two different tDCS parameters - active stimulation and sham (or placebo) stimulation - are also being investigated. Participants will be randomized to one of three study groups: 1. Depression cognitive training treatment with active brain stimulation 2. Depression cognitive training treatment with sham brain stimulation 3. Non-specific cognitive training treatment with sham brain stimulation The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are: * Does "depression cognitive training treatment with active brain stimulation" benefit thinking and memory more so than the other treatments? * Does "depression cognitive training treatment with active brain stimulation" benefit brain functioning more so than the other treatments? Participants will: * Complete several baseline and post-intervention visits at the research center for checkups and tests over the course of 3-4 months. * Visit the research center daily for 4 weeks to complete their assigned treatment.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Medi-TBS for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
San Diego, CA

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an FDA-approved therapy for treatment resistant depression (TRD) that involves brief magnetic stimulation pulses on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) brain region. But studies of rTMS alone show remission rates of \~30%. Additionally, rTMS has not been shown to improve cognitive functioning that may be an independent factor predicting treatment success. This study will develop a novel multimodal treatment, which combines intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) - a type of rTMS with digital mindfulness training to engage brain plasticity, enhance cognition and alleviate depression symptoms in individuals with TRD.

Phase 2
Recruiting

UC San Diego Health Psychiatry

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ONE-D TMS + D-Cycloserine for Depression and Concussion

18 - 65
Female
Ocala, FL

Concussion and depression have long been recognized to be intertwined pathologies.1-3 Although female athletes are more likely to suffer from mental health symptoms than males athletes following a concussion,2 research in this area has been largely biased toward males.4 Recently functional MRI (fMRI) studies5 in concussed athletes have established that there are patterns of local alterations in neural connectivity in the frontal cortex that demonstrate anatomic congruency with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) studies that mapped alternations in neural connectivity to functional and somatic symptoms.6 Thus, there is potential that TMS treatment could decrease both symptom profiles, revolutionizing comorbid treatment options. Possible Benefits: Previous studies have showed a 70% remission rate for depression symptoms. It is possible that participants could have improvement in depressive or concussive symptoms after the ONE-D TMS treatment.

Phase 2 & 3
Waitlist Available

UF World Equestrian Center

Sara Gould, MD

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Treatment for Anxiety Disorders

18 - 70
All Sexes
Centennial, CO

The goal of this hybrid implementation-effectiveness study is to learn about the effectiveness and appropriateness of "Trauma-Informed and Culturally-Responsive Integrated Massage Therapy" (TCI-Massage) for torture and war trauma survivors. The study aims are: • Examine the uptake of TCI-Massage within CVT by assessing key implementation science outcomes of acceptability and appropriateness among refugees and asylum seekers from diverse cultural backgrounds. • Examine the integration of massage therapy into the current psychosocial care model used at CVT. • Examine the effectiveness of TCI-Massage for torture and war trauma survivors to reduce distress (mental health symptoms, chronic pain, and HRV) and improve coping (interoceptive awareness and social functioning). Treatment group participants will participate in psychosocial care services + TCI-Massage, which the control group will only participate in psychosocial care services

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

CVT

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Mothers and Babies Program for Depression in Parents of Children With Down Syndrome

18+
All Sexes
Chicago, IL

Goal: This R34 study will pilot an adaptation for the Mothers and Babies (MB) program for expectant and new parents of infants with Down syndrome (MBDS). Background: Expectant and new parents of infants with Down syndrome are at high risk for perinatal depression. Perinatal depression is both independently, and exponentially associated with long-term adverse neurodevelopmental consequences for infants with Down syndrome. MB is a cognitive-behavioral intervention designed to prevent perinatal depression. MB as one of the two most effective counseling interventions for perinatal depression prevention, with moderate to large effects sizes found across a series of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). However, research suggests that expectant and new parents of children with Down syndrome may have needs that standard MB does not address. Significance: This project will pilot a Down syndrome adaptation to MB, MBDS designed to target mechanisms of grief/loss and social support; and assess whether changes in the target mechanisms are associated with changes in depressive symptoms and parental sensitivity and responsivity to the infant. Innovation: The proposed project is innovative in three ways. First, the investigators plan to conduct the first pilot of a perinatal depression prevention intervention specifically designed for expectant and new parents of infants with Down syndrome. Second, the investigators plan to include fathers, nonbinary, and transgender parents to target symptoms of depression, rather than as simply a support person for maternal depressive symptom reduction. Third, the investigators plan to use a group format to establish cohorts of families of infants with Down syndrome of similar developmental stages. Design: Human-centered design and an open trial will inform a subsequent small randomized controlled clinical pilot to test the feasibility of the study protocol in preparation for a larger randomized controlled trial (RCT). Population: New and expectant parents of infants with Down syndrome. Outcomes: All aspects of the study protocol (e.g., condition allocation, treatment and control condition procedures, data collection, etc.) will be operationalized in preparation for the subsequent RCT. The investigators will assess MBDS effectiveness on target mechanisms of grief/loss and social support; and assess whether changes in the target mechanisms are associated with changes in depressive symptoms and parental sensitivity and responsivity to the infant.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Northwestern University

Heather J Risser

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Sleep Health Program for Marines

18+
All Sexes
San Diego, CA

The goal of this study is to test a sleep health program designed specifically for U.S. Marine Corps personnel. Researchers want to determine if this program helps Marines improve the participants sleep quality and overall mental health. The study will evaluate whether the program improves sleep quality and duration and reduces symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicide ideation. There are three distinct sleep health programs that will be evaluated; participants will be randomly assigned to one of five groups to receive different combinations of the sleep health programs. To measure results, researchers will use participant surveys for all enrolled participants and wearable sleep-tracking devices for a sub-set of participants. The study team expects that Marines who receive the most comprehensive version of the program will show the greatest improvements in sleep and psychological well-being.

Phase 2
Recruiting

San Diego State University

Emily Schmied, PhD

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