The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Less Common Side Effects
- Changes in sex drive
- Indigestion
- Weight gain
- Nervousness
- Trouble urinating
- Vision changes
- Stomach pain
- Changes in appetite
- Trouble remembering
- Anxiety
- Rash
Anafranil serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
- Seizures
- Low sodium level: headache, difficulty concentrating or remembering, weakness, feeling unsteady on your feet, seizure, coma
- Serotonin syndrome: fast heartbeat, sweating, muscle stiffness or spasms, fever, confusion
- Serious skin reaction: rash, itching, fever
Source: DailyMed
The following Anafranil side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
body aches or pain
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
confusion
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
excessive muscle tone
fear or nervousness
feeling sad or empty
hearing changes
hives or welts, skin rash
irritability
lower back or side pain
muscle stiffness, tension, or tightness
poor concentration
rhythmic movement of muscles
tightness of the chest
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
voice changes
Less common
Anger that is hard to control
breast enlargement
changes in vision
chest pain or discomfort
chills
decrease in the frequency of urination
deep or fast breathing with dizziness
difficulty in speaking
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
headache, severe and throbbing
numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
pain during sexual intercourse
paranoia
rapidly changing moods
restlessness
shaking
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
vomiting
Incidence not known
Agitation
blindness
decreased awareness or responsiveness
dizziness
hostility
increased thirst
loss of consciousness
muscle pain, cramps, or twitching
rapid weight gain
seizures
severe sleepiness
swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
tearing
unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
yellow skin or eyes
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
change in taste
cracked, dry, or scaly skin
change in interest in sexual intercourse
inability to have or keep an erection
increased interest in sexual intercourse
joint pain or swelling
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
swelling
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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