Anafranil

December 1, 2008 | by DoctorSolve

Anafranil is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders. These disorders are associated with a lack of balance of certain brain chemicals. This medication, which is available to purchase at our online Canadian pharmacy, helps to rebalance these chemicals and live a more normal lifestyle.

Anafranil works by elevating levels of norepinephrine (a neurotransmitter) to normal levels.

Before start taking Anafranil, tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, and herbal products that you use.

Tell your doctor if you have/are:

    • Allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances
    • Pregnant or plan to become pregnant
    • Breast-feeding
    • Heart disease or a history of heart attack, stroke, or seizures
    • Bipolar disorder (manic-depression), schizophrenia or other mental illness
    • Kidney or liver disease
    • Overactive thyroid or adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma)
    • Glaucoma

Do not use Anafranil if you are/ have:

    • Allergic to Anafranil
    • Have recently had a heart attack
    • You have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine within the past 14 days

What important information do I need to know before taking Anafranil:

    • It is not recommended to prescribe Anafranil to anyone younger than 18 years without the advice of a doctor
    • Do not stop using Anafranil without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely
    • You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old
    • If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking Anafranil
    • Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert as Anafranil may impair your thinking or reactions
    • Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun
    • Do not use other medicines that make you sleepy such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, medicine for seizures, or other antidepressants
    • Avoid alcohol
    • Use Anafranil with caution in the elderly and in children
    • Do not become overheated in hot weather during treatment

What are the side effects?

Contact your doctor immediately if any of the following severe side effects occur:

    • Chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling
    • Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body
    • Sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance
    • Feeling light-headed, fainting
    • Fever, confusion, muscle stiffness, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats
    • Pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness
    • Urinating more than usual

Less serious side effects:

    • Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation or diarrhea
    • Dry mouth, unpleasant taste
    • Increased appetite, weight changes
    • Feeling anxious, restless, dizzy, drowsy, or tired
    • Blurred vision, trouble concentrating,/li>
    • Sleep problems (insomnia), nightmares
    • Blurred vision
    • Increased sweating
    • Decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Anafranil, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

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