Clomipramine HCL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Myoclonus, Quick And Involuntary Muscle Jerks

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Headache
  • Increased Hunger
  • Indigestion
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Taste Impairment
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • Confusion
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Hallucinations
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nervousness
  • Slow Heartbeat

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Diarrhea
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Gas
  • Heartburn
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irregular Periods
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Pain
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Problems Thinking Clearly
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Throat Irritation
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • A Form Of Mania That Has A Lower Severity Of Symptoms
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
  • An Ovarian Cyst
  • Anemia
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Delusions
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Hair Loss
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Of The Epididymis Of The Testicles
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Itching
  • Kidney Stones
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Manic Behavior
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Painful And Involuntary Movement Of The Eyes Called Oculogyric Crisis
  • Paralysis Of The Intestines
  • Paranoia
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Throat Swelling
  • Ventricular Premature Beats
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormally Long Or Heavy Periods
  • Accidental Falls
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Dry Eye
  • Excess Urination
  • Fever
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Pain With Menstruation

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