- Is Anafranil Dangerous Long Term And Can I Prevent Bipolar?
QUESTION:
Dear Dr. Heller,
I was wondering, what are the long term side effects of Anafranil? When I was 10 years old (I’m 17 now) my GP prescribed them for me without me knowing and my mum gave them to me on a few occasions (without me knowing). I remember these things literally knocked me out (overdose) and I would fall straight asleep. I would be very relaxed for the whole of the next day. I was wondering about the side effects. I read somewhere that one of them is laughter when getting angry. Is there a way to prevent bipolar or schizophrenia if it isn’t fully developed yet (without using medications)?
Thanks.
ANSWER:
It’s highly unlikely that Anafranil will cause long term problems. The major side effects are grogginess, constipation and blurred vision. There’s no way to prevent bipolar or schizophrenia at this time.
