Clomizil 25mg Capsule
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Gufic Bioscience Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Clomipramine (25mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Dibenzoxepin Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
Action Class | Tricyclic antidepressants |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 440 |
FAQ
Clomizil 25mg Capsule Reviews
Clomizil 25mg works by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that stabilizes and enhances the mood. It is better to take it before bedtime because it can make you feel sleepy. It can be taken with or without food, but you should take it at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. If you have missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor. Your dose will need to be gradually decreased when the doctor decides to stop it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include increased heart rate, blurred vision, and constipation. Initially, this medicine may also cause a sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may even cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also lead to weight gain in some people. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild and temporary. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects are rare.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. This medicine is not addictive, but you can get extra side effects (withdrawal symptoms) if you stop taking it suddenly. If you notice any sudden mood change or get suicidal or self-harm thoughts, you must consult the doctor without delay. Also, remember to take this medicine as advised by the doctor as an overdose of this medication may lead to a serious health emergency.
How Clomizil 25mg Capsule Works
How to Use Clomizil 25mg Capsule
Benefits of Clomizil 25mg Capsule
- In Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder that affects mental health. People may develop a cycle of obsessions and compulsions, irrespective of age. Obsessions are unwanted, repeated thoughts, images, or urges that trigger excessively distressing feelings. Clomizil 25mg helps relieve symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in your brain. It has fewer side effects than other medicines and is normally taken once a day. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
- In Treatment of Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness): Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime drowsiness. The affected person may experience excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and in some cases episodes of cataplexy (partial or total loss of muscle control). Clomizil 25mg stimulates the brain and makes you fully awake. It also relieves these abnormal symptoms and regulates the sleep cycle. This restores normal sleeping habits and improves your quality of life. You will feel more energetic and will be able to perform better in your daily activities.
- In Depression: Clomizil 25mg is thought to work by affecting the balance of certain chemicals (such as serotonin) in the brain. It helps improve mood and feelings of wellbeing, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. It is used to treat depression that is unresponsive to other medicines. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly.
Uses of Clomizil 25mg Capsule
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Treatment of Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)
Clomizil 25mg Capsule Side Effects
- Mania
- Weight gain
- Ringing in ear
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Sweating
- Delirium (acute confusional state)
- Fatigue
- Increased appetite
- Agitation
- Constipation
- Urinary incontinence
- ECG changes
- Blurred vision
- Hallucination
- Altered libido
- Altered blood sugar level
- Nausea
- Tremors
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Aggravation of depression
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Micturition disorders
- Anxiety
- Sleep disorder
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Clomizil 25mg to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as this medicine can cause weight gain and increased appetite.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Clomizil 25mg as it may cause excessive sleepiness.
- It may cause sleepiness. Take it at bedtime and do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
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