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Uses of Clomipramine
Clomipramine is approved for the treatment of canine behavioral disorders classified as separation anxiety. It has also been used to modify owner-directed dominance aggression in dogs. The latter use is extra-label.
Precautions and Side Effects
While generally safe and effective when prescribed by a veterinarian, clomipramine causes side effects in some animals.
Clomipramine should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug.
Clomipramine should be used with caution in animals with a known seizure disorder.
Clomipramine should be avoided in animals with slow gastrointestinal tracts, heart rhythm abnormalities (cardiac arrhythmias) or glaucoma (elevated pressure in the eye).
Animals with liver impairment should be carefully monitored with suitable blood tests while being treated with clomipramine.
Clomipramine may interact with other medications. Consult with your veterinarian to determine if other drugs your pet is receiving could interact with clompiramine. Such drugs include cimetidine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and antithyroid medication.
The most common adverse effects of clomipramine are inappetance and sedation. An increase in the heart rate may also occur.
How Clomipramine Is Supplied
Clomipramine is available in 20 mg, 25 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg and 80 mg tablets or capsules.
Dosing Information
Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian.
The canine dose of clomipramine is 1 to 1.5 mg per pound (2 to 3 mg/kg) twice daily.
The feline dose of clomipramine is 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (0.5 to 1 mg/kg) once daily.
The duration of administration depends on the condition being treated, the pet's therapeutic response to the medication, and the development of any adverse effects. Be certain to complete the prescription unless specifically directed by your veterinarian. Even if your pet feels better, the entire treatment plan should be completed to prevent relapse.
What are the possible side effects of Clomicalm: If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving Clomicalm and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips, tongue or face, or hives); seizures; a fast or irregular heartbeat; high blood pressure; difficulty urinating; or fever with increased panting, muscle stiffness or muscle weakness. Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving Clomicalm and talk to your veterinarian if your pet has drowsiness or dizziness; dry mouth and eyes; constipation; panting; mild agitation, weakness or headache; nausea or loss of weight or appetite. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.
Clomipramine is approved for the treatment of canine behavioral disorders classified as separation anxiety. It has also been used to modify owner-directed dominance aggression in dogs. The latter use is extra-label.
Precautions and Side Effects
While generally safe and effective when prescribed by a veterinarian, clomipramine causes side effects in some animals.
Clomipramine should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug.
Clomipramine should be used with caution in animals with a known seizure disorder.
Clomipramine should be avoided in animals with slow gastrointestinal tracts, heart rhythm abnormalities (cardiac arrhythmias) or glaucoma (elevated pressure in the eye).
Animals with liver impairment should be carefully monitored with suitable blood tests while being treated with clomipramine.
Clomipramine may interact with other medications. Consult with your veterinarian to determine if other drugs your pet is receiving could interact with clompiramine. Such drugs include cimetidine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and antithyroid medication.
The most common adverse effects of clomipramine are inappetance and sedation. An increase in the heart rate may also occur.
How Clomipramine Is Supplied
Clomipramine is available in 20 mg, 25 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg and 80 mg tablets or capsules.
Dosing Information
Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian.
The canine dose of clomipramine is 1 to 1.5 mg per pound (2 to 3 mg/kg) twice daily.
The feline dose of clomipramine is 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (0.5 to 1 mg/kg) once daily.
The duration of administration depends on the condition being treated, the pet's therapeutic response to the medication, and the development of any adverse effects. Be certain to complete the prescription unless specifically directed by your veterinarian. Even if your pet feels better, the entire treatment plan should be completed to prevent relapse.
What are the possible side effects of Clomicalm: If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving Clomicalm and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips, tongue or face, or hives); seizures; a fast or irregular heartbeat; high blood pressure; difficulty urinating; or fever with increased panting, muscle stiffness or muscle weakness. Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving Clomicalm and talk to your veterinarian if your pet has drowsiness or dizziness; dry mouth and eyes; constipation; panting; mild agitation, weakness or headache; nausea or loss of weight or appetite. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.
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Red Dragon
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Re: clomicalm
Oh yummy, sounds like great stuff. 
Sam
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Re: clomicalm
Have mentioned it several times in recent threads, and posted information about an alternative serotonin-building supplement 'NutriCalm' if you care to search. Clomicalm is FDA approved for dogs for separation anxiety, and other serotonin-building human meds are used off-label for dogs. The calming chemistry makes it easier to learn new behaviors while the volume on stress chemistry is lowered.tekendall wrote:My vet wants to put zoey on clomicalm for her anxiety/fear issues (in conjunction with some behavior modification training). Wondering if anybody has used it before, or knows much about it?
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willowchow
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It was prescribed for Willow but she never ended up taking it due to other issues. But, from what my vet told me it's for temporary use while training and not something they should stay on long term for anxiety. I think there are other (maybe better) medications for that. Also, I have friends that have used it with success and no problems.
