Tofranil is used to treat various degrees of depression, whether mild or severe. The medication helps relieve feelings of extreme sadness, loss of interest in daily life, and inability to concentrate. It is also used for other conditions, such as anxiety disorders, which may be accompanied by physical symptoms such as tremors or a rapid heartbeat. Tofranil treats nocturnal enuresis in children over the age of five. The medication improves bladder control during sleep by affecting the nerves associated with urination.
Tofranil may also be prescribed to treat disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or chronic pain caused by certain diseases such as neuritis.