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What is Clomicalm?

Clomicalm (clomipramine) is used to treat separation anxiety in dogs in connection with behavior modification and training. Clomicalm requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:
Dogs (over 6 months of age)

Benefits:

Treats separation anxiety in dogs

Helps reduce symptoms caused by separation anxiety such as, excessive barking, inappropriate elimination, and other destructive tendencies

It is not a tranquilizer or a sedative, and should not affect your dog's personality or memory

How it works:
Clomicalm (clomipramine) is a tricyclic antidepressant and affects chemicals in the brain (serotonin) that may become unbalanced leading to behavioral problems in dogs. Clomicalm Tablets treat separation anxiety in dogs. Separation anxiety is in many cases the root cause of behaviors such as excessive barking, inappropriate elimination, and other destructive tendencies. When used in conjunction with a training program, Clomicalm may be used to help decrease or eliminate these behaviors by helping treat the root cause.

Cautions:
Don't use Clomicalm if your pet is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as Anipryl, or selegiline, or has been using a Preventic Collar in the last 14 days. Clomicalm may increase the effects of other drugs and may cause drowsiness. Stop giving your pet Clomicalm and contact your vet if the pet displays any of the following reactions: difficulty breathing, hives, irregular heartbeat, difficulty urinating, seizures, fever with increased panting, muscle stiffness or weakness, or swelling of the lips, tongue, or face.


More Information:
Brand Name
Anafranil (Novartis), Clomicalm (Novartis)
Generic Name
Clomipramine (klo-mip’-ra-meen)

What is the most important information I should know about Clomicalm: Clomicalm is a prescription medication FDA approved for veterinary use in dogs. Clomicalm is available as 20mg, 40mg and 80mg tablets. The usual dose for dogs is 0.9-1.8mg per pound every 24 hours. Clomipramine FDA approved for human use, is also used in veterinary medicine. Clomipramine is available as 25mg, 50mg and 75mg capsules. The usual dose of Clomicalm in dogs is 0.5-1.5mg per pound every 24 hours. Clomicalm may also be useful in cats, but cats tend to be more sensitive to tricyclic antidepressant drugs. Dosing of cats may be difficult with the commercially available products. Clomicalm may not help symptoms right away. It may take a number of days before symptoms begin to lessen. Contact your veterinarian if symptoms get worse or if new symptoms develop while the pet is on this medication. Clomicalm may cause drowsiness or dizziness.

What is Clomicalm: Clomicalm (clomipramine) is a tricyclic antidepressant. Clomicalm affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced leading to behavioral problems in dogs. Clomicalm is used in dogs to treat separation anxiety.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Clomicalm to my pet: Do not give this medication if your pet has taken or used a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as selegiline, Mitaban Dip or Preventic Collar within the last 14 days. Tell your veterinarian if your pet has liver or kidney disease; asthma; thyroid disease; diabetes; stomach or intestinal problems; high blood pressure or heart disease; difficulty urinating, seizures, or glaucoma. Tell your veterinarian if the pet is pregnant or lactating.

How should this medication be given: Give this medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Allow pet to drink plenty of water. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Store Clomicalm at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and pets.

What happens if I miss giving a dose: Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

What happens if I overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of Clomicalm overdose include seizures, confusion, drowsiness, agitation, hallucinations and low blood pressure (dizziness, fatigue, fainting).

What should I avoid while giving Clomicalm to my pet: Clomicalm may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not stop giving Clomicalm suddenly. This could cause symptoms such as nausea and malaise.

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.

What other drugs will affect Clomicalm: Do not give this medication if your pet has taken or used a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as selegiline, Mitaban Dip or Preventic Collar within the last 14 days. Clomicalm may increase the effects of other drugs that may cause drowsiness, including other antidepressants, antihistamines, sedatives, pain relievers, anxiety medications, and muscle relaxants. Drugs other than those listed may also interact with Clomicalm. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any prescription or over the counter medicines including herbal products.

Where can I get more information: Your pharmacist has additional information about Clomicalm written for health professionals that you may read.

Directions:

Clomicalm tablets are a prescription medication used in dogs to treat separation anxiety.
Clomicalm tablets are not for cats.
Clomicalm tablets are classified as a tricyclic antidepressant. Clomicalm tablets affect chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced leading to behavioral problems in dogs.
Clomicalm tablets can be administered as a single daily dose or twice daily based on pets response. To minimize side effects, you may want to initiate treatment in divided doses.
Tip: Clomicalm tablets may not help alleviate symptoms right away. It may take a number of days before symptoms begin to lessen.
Dosage:
Pet Weight Dosage
Dogs: 11-22 lbs (Blue Box) Give one 20mg tablet once daily with food. Allow pet to have plenty of water to drink
  22.1-44 lbs (Purple Box) Give one 40mg tablet once daily with food. Allow pet to have plenty of water to drink
  44.1-88 lbs (Green Box) Give one 80mg tablet once daily with food. Allow pet to have plenty of water to drink
  88.1 - 176 lbs (Green Box) Give two 80mg tablets once daily with food. Allow pet to have plenty of water to drink
Cats:
Horses:
Storage: Store Clomicalm at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Clomicalm Blue for Dogs 11-22 lbs
Active Ingredients Amount
Clomipramine Hydrochloride 20 mg

Clomicalm Purple for Dogs 22.1-44 lbs
Active Ingredients Amount
Clomipramine Hydrochloride 40 mg

Clomicalm Green for Dogs 44.1- 176 lbs
Active Ingredients Amount
Clomipramine Hydrochloride 80 mg

Clomicalm 4.5 5 23 23
Saved Us It has helped tremendously! My dog is a trained, well-mannered dog w/ severe separation anxiety. He scratched/chewed at crate to the point that he had cuts. If left loose in house: jumped through window and two screens. Vet feared that he’d severely injure himself from jumping thru windows. Now 3 months into meds: he can be left alone (loose or in the crate) without hurting himself or damaging more property. It took 3 weeks to kick in. And although our dog still gets upset when you leave, he handles it so much better! This medicine saved our home & gave our dog peace of mind. It does not drug your dog or make them tired. it only fixes the main issue- which is why I recommend it! 12/07/2011
Clomicalm and Training Clomicalm has been a life saver for my dog,Paka,and for my family. Paka was rescued 7 Years ago.We had to have a Positive Trainer (locally),a World known Positive Trainer and A holistive Vet tohelp us with Paka--after putting Paka on Clomicalm,and after one year of being on a special plan for Separation Anxiety,we now have ahappy and healthy doggie. We also are able to go away from the house without coming home to a panic=stricken dog--and chewed up doors. We have tried to get Paka off Clomicalm,but he cannot function well,and as muchas we hate drugs,we have to have quality of life for him and for us. Thanks Ro 11/05/2011
Made her sick After 2 days on this medication she got sick. 08/20/2011
Saved my puppy and my home! My dog was a rescue and for six months peed on everything in my house - carpet, bed, couch - everywhere. I noticed that she did it as soon as I left or came into the house. I had a million tests run on her and they found nothing. Within the first day of giving her this medication, she has never peed in the house again!!!! 07/19/2011
IT'S GOOD Our cocker, at 8 1/2 yrs old started peeing in the house for no reason. Nothing had changed-same people, same routine. Went to vet-did tests, all was ok. he reccommended Clomicalm. And knock on wood, he has stopped going in the house. Needless to say, we are very happy with this medication. 07/18/2011
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Will my dog get to the place that he no longer has to be treated, or is this a lifetime problem?
7 months ago
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Bob
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It really depends on the pet. After your pet has been on the medication for a while, you can see how
they are responding to it. Some pets do stay on it long term, and sometimes the dose can be decreased after a while.
7 months ago
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Kelly P
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8 months ago
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Karen
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Yes, but use a small amount of food to ensure that the pet receives the full dose.
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I know the vets generally say only for three months,but is it possible to keep a dog on the drug for months or even years?My little Chihuahua cross was adopted from the RSPCA about 10 weeks ago and she has general anxiety and severe separation anxiety.Two weeks ago after admitting to myself that I needed helo,the vet put her on 5mg twice a day,to be reduced to 2.5mg twice a day after seven days(he thought as I am retired and home a lot,she would be easy to deal with..WRONG).She was great on the 10mg,but when I reduced to the lower dose all the problems came back,some of them were even worse.So now I have her back on 5mg twice a day and after 3 doses since yesterday morning she is a lot calmer,although a little drowsy(this happened when I first put her on it but after a day or two she adjusted.I have the feeling this is going to take a very long time to deal with,that is why I am wondering about how long.
10 months ago
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DES
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Some pets respond within a few weeks others may take much longer than that. You will have to work with your veterinarian and monitor the pet to see if or when you can start tapering the dose to the point where you can eventually stop giving the medication. There is no real way to tell how long this will take, it all depends on how long your pet takes to respond.
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Janine M./Pharmacist
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I read that Preventic collar should not be used in last 14 days and my pet is on it daily at 40mg. They are also on Revolution and was told that there are no issues with using tick collars with this product.
10 months ago
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Bladesplace
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Preventic collars should not be used with Clomicalm due to a drug interaction. The scalibor and biospot collars are safe to use whike giving the Clomicalm since there is no known drug interactions with these collars.
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Janine M./Pharmacist
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My cat recently started taking 2.5mg a day of clomicalm for anxiety uses as well for urinating around the house. We have seen a good improvement so far but we are also noticing that she has not been going to the bathroom as often (both urinating/bowel). She can go a whole day without urinating, but when she does go, she goes quite a lot. I can't say the same for her bowel movements though unfortunetely. I do see constipation can be a side effect, so maybe I will have to consult my vet on that topic. Anyhow, my concern is if her not urinating as often as she used to is an issue and has something to do with the meds? I don't see any signs of dehydration, she has been real tired though since starting the medication. (note: her urine was already checked for infection before the medication started and everything was fine)
11 months ago
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Without knowing if the pets water consumption has had any changes, it's most likely that Clomipramine the active ingredient in clomicalm is causing urinary retention.Sedation is also a side effect of the medication which could explain why she is tired. Please contact your veterinarian to discuss these concerns.
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This information sheet is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian.
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