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Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CLOMIPRAMINE-75MG

Uses:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Depression, Panic disorder, Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits:

Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR contains Clomipramine, an antidepressant used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and panic disorder. Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR increases the activity of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain that are involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR helps in relieving depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR in combination with other medicines may be used to treat cataplexy (a disorder that causes muscle weakness) which usually affects people suffering from narcolepsy (uncontrollable sleepiness during daytime).

FAQs

Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR contains Clomipramine that works by increasing the activity of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain that are involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR helps in relieving depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

Yes, Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR may be used to treat panic disorder by reducing fear. However, please consult a doctor before using Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR.

You are not recommended to take Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR with buprenorphine as co-administration of these medicines may lead to a severe condition called ‘serotonin syndrome’ and cause symptoms such as blurred vision, stomach cramps, fits, diarrhea, hallucination, extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, excessive sweating, increased heart rate, fever, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, muscle spasm or stiffness. However, please consult a doctor before taking Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR with other medicines.

Yes, Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR may cause self-harming or suicidal thoughts especially in patients aged less than 25 years or who have a history of self-harming thoughts. Therefore, please consult a doctor immediately if you experience any such thoughts while taking Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR.

Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR may cause impotence (inability to maintain an erection) in males and may decrease sexual desire (libido) in both men and women. However, if you experience any such problems while taking Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR, please consult a doctor immediately.

It takes about 2 weeks or longer usually for Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR to work. However, it is recommended to use Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.

Yes, Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR may cause weight gain due to an increase in the appetite. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are recommended while taking Ocifril 75mg Tablet XR to maintain proper body weight. However, if you notice any major changes in weight, please consult a doctor.