Posted by Cindy W on October 13, 2000, at 10:04:34
In reply to OCD medications?, posted by rogdog on October 12, 2000, at 12:31:15
> I am wondering if there is anyone who has had any luck with medication,for treating ocd symptoms? I have unwanted, disturbing thoughts that i just cant get rid of . my doctor has put me on luvox which has made it worse(more anxiety) he had talked about a neuroleptic? but i dont know how safe they are. I am still waiting for a reply from a doctor about some amisulpiride. any help or suggestions would be great! rog
Rogdog, I have OCD and have tried several meds. See the OCF website and article about adult meds by Dr. Jenike (it has an excellent description of the major meds used: Anafranil, Prozac, Zoloft, Luvox, Celexa, Paxil, Effexor-XR). I take Effexor-XR 375 mg/day, Serzone 75 mg/day, and (now) Seroquel 150 (tried that last night, up from l25 mg/night). Effexor-XR really helped me, with few side effects, but everybody's different. I tried Prozac, Luvox, and Zoloft (had sexual side effects). For OCD, the dosages have to be higher and the med needs to be given a fair trial, at least 12 weeks, from what I've read. Hope something works for you soon!--CIndy W
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