OCD Medication

Targeting serotonin

Massachusetts General Hospital

This detailed article describes the benefits and limits of commonly prescribed OCD medications. Includes a discussion of behavioral therapy.

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OCD A to Z

Support 4 Hope

This site includes a wealth of information about OCD, including causes, symptoms and treatments. There's a balanced discussion of OCD medications, as well as behavioral therapy.

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What to expect

Healthwise

Understanding the benefits and side effects of OCD medications might help you decide if they're right for you. This article emphasizes that you have choices.

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A discussion of OCD medication options available that stresses the importance of playing an active part in your own treatment by staying informed.

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Discusses weight gain, a potential side affect of OCD medications and how to manage it. Includes a bit of biology about the drugs.

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A frank discussion of OCD medications, this article suggests that a combination of medications and behavioral therapy might offer the best option.

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Learn what doctors look for when prescribing OCD medications. Includes a detailed discussion of symptoms.

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A bit hard on the eyes, this article summarizes recent studies of OCD medications. Most are antidepressants, as well.

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Describes the range of treatment options for OCD, including medications for OCD. Explains when an initial worsening of symptoms can mean a drug is actually working.

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The mystery of medications

Lundbeck Institute

It's not clear why OCD medications work for some individuals and not for others. Even if the medication's not working, an OCD sufferer should gradually taper off to avoid discontinuation symptoms.

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You might be resistant to OCD medications, but it can take a number of tries to find out. If you truly are resistant, a doctor could try a combination of medications.

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A doctor speaks

OCD Resource Center of Florida

A doctor's pragmatic view of OCD medications. Includes information about dealing with the financial challenges of using these drugs.

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Antidepressants are commonly used in OCD treatments when they target the same underlying protein, the brain signaling molecule serotonin.

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Discusses OCD medications available and special considerations involved in treating children.

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