Medications
Information on medications used to treat OCD, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's), clomipramine and off-label treatments.
Profile of Paxil (paroxetine)
Paxil (paroxetine) is a medication approved for the treatment of OCD. Paxil is an SSRI and it's used to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and OCD. Paxil may cause side effects and have drug-drug interactions, so it is important to learn about this medication if you have had it prescribed for OCD.
Paxil (paroxetine) is a medication approved for the treatment of OCD. Paxil is an SSRI and it's used to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and OCD. Paxil may cause side effects and have drug-drug interactions, so it is important to learn about this medication if you have had it prescribed for OCD.
Profile of Prozac (fluoxetine)
Prozac (fluoxetine) is a medication approved for the treatment of OCD. Prozac is an SSRI and it's used to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and OCD. Prozac may cause side effects and have drug-drug interactions, so it is important to learn about this medication if you have had it prescribed for OCD.
Prozac (fluoxetine) is a medication approved for the treatment of OCD. Prozac is an SSRI and it's used to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and OCD. Prozac may cause side effects and have drug-drug interactions, so it is important to learn about this medication if you have had it prescribed for OCD.
Which Antidepressants Are Safest During Pregnancy?
How do you know which medications for OCD are safe to take during pregnancy? Are some antidepressants safer than others? Are any of them especially safe or unsafe? Read more here about this important topic for women
How do you know which medications for OCD are safe to take during pregnancy? Are some antidepressants safer than others? Are any of them especially safe or unsafe? Read more here about this important topic for women
Can I Take Medications for OCD if I Am Pregnant?
What are the rules on medication for pregnant women with OCD? Is it best to stops meds? Continue them? Learn more about this important treatment topic here.
What are the rules on medication for pregnant women with OCD? Is it best to stops meds? Continue them? Learn more about this important treatment topic here.
How Long Should I Stay on My OCD Medications?
Information on OCD treatment duration, including the length of time generally recommended for staying on medication.
Information on OCD treatment duration, including the length of time generally recommended for staying on medication.
Can I Drink If I Am Taking Medication For OCD?
FAQ Is it OK for me to drink alcohol while I am on medication to treat OCD? Is it safe to regularly or occasionally consume alcohol while taking antianxiety or antidepressant meds?
FAQ Is it OK for me to drink alcohol while I am on medication to treat OCD? Is it safe to regularly or occasionally consume alcohol while taking antianxiety or antidepressant meds?
Treatment of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be treated with medication, psychotherapy, education, and support.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be treated with medication, psychotherapy, education, and support.
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Depression Medications
Many medications used to treat depression are also used to treat OCD. This comprehensive site from your About.com Guide to Depression, Nancy Schimelpfening, is an excellent resource.
Many medications used to treat depression are also used to treat OCD. This comprehensive site from your About.com Guide to Depression, Nancy Schimelpfening, is an excellent resource.
Mental Health Medications
Major categories of medications used for mental health disorders
Major categories of medications used for mental health disorders
Information on Medications for Bipolar Disorder
Many of the medications used to treat bipolar disorder are also used to treat OCD. This site, from your About.com Guides to Bipolar Disorder, Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, is an excellent resource.
Many of the medications used to treat bipolar disorder are also used to treat OCD. This site, from your About.com Guides to Bipolar Disorder, Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, is an excellent resource.