Hi all, what is the best medication for OCD I’m currently taking lexapro 20mg. It does the job for the most part but not fully. Not looking for a miracle potion but just thought I’d ask what everyone else’s experience’s were and if any in particular work better for this shitty condition. Thanks !
I’m taking Zoloft 200 mg.
@Anonymous How’s your experience been with this ? I’m looking at talking to my doctor about trying this or Prozac. Thanks
@MBH99 Dosage adjustments are a challenge. I’ve been on it for nine weeks, rapidly titrated to 200. It is as good as any ssri, I suppose. None are without side effects or a lag between starting and feeling the therapeutic effects. I don’t want to say one is better than the other, but I’m still on it fwiw.
@Anonymous What dose did you start at? And when you increased dosage, did it take another 4-6 weeks to feel improvements? Or is it a little faster considering it’s already in your system?
Following. I take 25mg sertraline (really low dose). Have a follow up appt with my family doctor Thursday to discuss progress and upping the dose. Really hoping I see more results with the increase. How long have you been on lexapro?
@TaylorR13 All the best! I have been taking it for about 4 months roughly. 10mg for 3 months then upped it. For the more part it works well, not so much for the ocd but the guilt, depression ect that comes with it. Helps make ocd more bareable day to day. I’m wondering if there is a drug out there that targets ocd specifically 🤔
@MBH99 - Luvox was approved for OCD specifically
I’ve heard some ssri’s require a high dose to be effective in managing ocd. Everyone’s different but definitely worth talking to your doctor about!
You should always speak to your doctor about medication but I take 10mg buspar and it's not helping me
I was taking 25 mg of luvox for a few months and it really helped my ocs. Its typically used specifically to treat ocd. I would have definitely kept taking it if it didnt seem to cause other issues for me but I wish I couldve stayed on it
Anyone on Prozac for ocd and does it help? Or anyone on Lexapro and it helps?
I’m trying to figure out the best medicine for ocd/anxiety I’m currently taking 20mg of Prozac and have been taking it for awhile but no success. Can anyone tell me what they are taking and how it’s helped them
Hi guys just wondering what are some good medications for OCD. Thank you
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