Prescription
Tricyclic antidepressant
Clomipramine Hydrochloride
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Clomipramine hydrochloride is an antidepressant medicine that works by increasing the levels of a natural chemical called serotonin in the brain, which helps improve mood, reduce anxiety, and calm obsessive or repetitive thoughts.
What is it used for?
Depressionobsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD — when you have repeated unwanted thoughts or habits you cannot stop)panic attackslong-lasting anxietybed-wetting in children
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.