title: Clomipramine in obsessional disorders: a cautionary tale.
abstract: The author examines some dilemmas raised by the increasing use of clomipramine in the treatment of obsessional disorders. He presents a case vignette to illustrate some diagnostic, therapeutic and ethical concerns and suggests that by asking certain questions, pitfalls can be avoided.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Morstyn
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002997:Clomipramine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D002997:Clomipramine