Anafranil SR® |
Geigy |
What you need to know about Anafranil SR
Please read this carefully before you start to take your tablets. This leaflet does not contain the complete information about your tablets. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Anafranil SR contains a substance called clomipramine which is used to treat depression. As well as being an antidepressant, doctors sometimes prescribe Anafranil SR for other purposes. Ask your doctor for information.
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Things to remember about Anafranil SR
- Make sure it is safe for you to take Anafranil SR (see the back of this leaflet).
- Take your tablets as instructed by your doctor and read the label on your tablets.
- Do not stop taking your tablets suddenly. Ask your doctor first.
- These tablets may cause unwanted effects in some people. You can find information about them on the back of this leaflet.
- Keep your tablets in a cool, dry place out of reach of children. Anafranil SR is not suitable for children.
- Remember to return any unused tablets to your pharmacist.
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This leaflet has been prepared for patients as part of our 'Partners in Health Care' theme by:–
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Geigy Pharmaceuticals, Horsham, West Sussex, England. |
PL 0001/0087
PA 11/57 |
This leaflet is produced in accordance with guidance issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. The information in it applies only to Anafranil SR. |
Copyright © Ciba-Geigy PLC |
December 1991 |
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Anafranil SR contains clomipramine which is used to treat depression. Doctors sometimes prescribe Anafranil SR for other purposes. Ask your doctor for information.
What's in your medicine
- Anafranil SR tablets contain contain 75mg of clomipramine hydrochloride.
- These tablets also contain polyethoxylated castor oil.
Before taking your medicine
- Have you ever had a rash or other possible allergic reaction whilst taking antidepressants?
- Do you suffer from any serious heart or liver disease?
- Do you suffer from glaucoma (increased eye pressure) or difficulty in passing water?
- Do you suffer from any mental illness other than depression?
- Have you had a heart attack within the past three months?
- Are you taking or have you recently taken any other medicines for depression (particularly monoamine oxidase inhibitors [MAOIs])?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, DO NOT take the tablets without talking to your doctor again.
- Do you suffer from epilepsy (fits)?
- Do you have an overactive thyroid gland?
- Are you taking any medicines for high blood pressure?
- Are you taking any other medicines (including cold remedies) which your doctor does not know about?
- Are you pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast feeding?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking your medicine
- It is important to take your tablets at the right times. You must take them as instructed by your doctor. The label will tell you how many to take and how often. If it does not, or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Swallow your tablets with a drink of water.
- Keep taking your tablets until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop because you do not feel any better. These tablets may take up to four weeks to work.
- If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose.
- If you accidentally take too many Anafranil SR tablets tell your doctor at once or contact your nearest hospital casualty department.
After taking your medicine
These tablets sometimes cause unwanted effects in some people. If you get any of the following tell your doctor.
- Skin rash or itching for the first time.
- Any yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
- Persistent sore throat or fever.
- Dizziness when you stand up.
Other effects which may occur include:
- Headache or dry mouth.
- Weight gain or upset stomach.
- Shakiness of the hands, increased sweating or hot flushes.
- Mild blurring of vision.
- Feeling tired, sleepy or slightly confused.
- Constipation or difficulty in passing water.
- Unusually fast heart beat or palpitations.
These effects are often mild and may wear off after a few days' treatment. If they are severe or last for more than a few days, tell your doctor. Also, if your tablets upset you in any other
way, tell your doctor.
Precautions
- Whilst you are taking Anafranil SR, your doctor may want to carry out a number of tests from time to time. This is quite usual and nothing to worry about. You should also have regular dental check ups whilst taking Anafranil SR.
- Tell your doctor if you are planning to have an operation of any kind.
- Be careful when drinking alcohol – it may affect you more than usual.
- If you feel dizzy or sleepy when you start to take these tablets, do not drive or work machinery until this effect has worn off.
- REMEMBER: this medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to someone else. It may harm them even if they have the same symptoms as you.