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Clomipramineisusedtotreattheexcessiveandrepetitiveideas,thoughts,andimpulsesofobsessive-compulsivedisorder.It'smostoftenusedwhenobsessions ...

Clomipramine is a prescription drug. It comes as a capsule you take by mouth.

Clomipramine oral capsule is available as the brand-name drug Anafranil. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in all strengths or forms as the brand-name drug.

Why it’s used

Clomipramine is used to treat the excessive and repetitive ideas, thoughts, and impulses of obsessive-compulsive disorder[1]. It’s most often used when obsessions and compulsions cause you major distress and interfere with your work or social life.

How it works

Clomipramine belongs to a class of drugs called antidepressants[2] and works as an anti-obsessional agent. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.

Clomipramine works by reducing obsessions and compulsions. It’s not entirely clear how the drug does this....