Anafranil Patient, Information, Instructions - Clomipramine Hcl

Anafranil Patient, Information, Instructions - Clomipramine Hcl

PATIENT INFORMATION

Physicians are advised to discuss the following issues with patients for whom they prescribe Anafranil:

(1) The risk of seizure (see WARNINGS);

(2) The relatively high incidence of sexual dysfunction among males (see Sexual Dysfunction);

(3) Since Anafranil may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of complex tasks, and since Anafranil is associated with a risk of seizures, patients should be cautioned about the performance of complex and hazardous tasks (see WARNINGS);

(4) Patients should be cautioned about using alcohol, barbiturates, or other CNS depressants concurrently, since Anafranil may exaggerate their response to these drugs;

(5) Patients should notify their physician if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during therapy;

(6) Patients should notify their physician if they are breast-feeding.