Anafranil and Urinary retention - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Urinary retention is reported as a side effect among people who take Anafranil (clomipramine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Risperdal, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urinary retention when taking Anafranil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,081 people who have side effects when taking Anafranil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Anafranil?

Anafranil has active ingredients of clomipramine hydrochloride. It is often used in obsessive-compulsive disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 6,304 Anafranil users. Check the latest studies of Anafranil.

What is Urinary retention?

Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder) is found to be associated with 1,570 drugs and 1,737 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary retention.

On Jul, 10, 2026

6,081 people reported to have side effects when taking Anafranil.
Among them, 59 people (0.97%) have Urinary retention.

Could Anafranil cause Urinary retention?

Among these 59 people:

How long have people been on Anafranil when they have Urinary retention? *

What is the gender of people who have Urinary retention when taking Anafranil? *

female: 65.52 %
male: 34.48 %

What is the age of people who have Urinary retention when taking Anafranil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Anafranil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Urinary retention? *

Drowsiness: 11 people, 18.64%
Confusional State: 7 people, 11.86%
Acute Kidney Failure: 6 people, 10.17%
Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 10.17%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 10.17%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 10.17%
Constipation: 5 people, 8.47%
Fever: 5 people, 8.47%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 5 people, 8.47%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 8.47%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 13.56%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 5 people, 8.47%
Panic Disorder: 5 people, 8.47%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 3 people, 5.08%
Dementia With Lewy Bodies (progressive degenerative disease or syndrome of the brain): 3 people, 5.08%
Joint Swelling: 2 people, 3.39%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 3.39%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 3.39%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 3.39%
Fever: 2 people, 3.39%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on clomipramine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Anafranil) and Anafranil (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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