OCD Medication
treatments
Medications in the clinic
John Hopkins
A bit hard on the eyes, this article summarizes recent studies of OCD medications. Most are antidepressants, as well.
A range of options
ACTOCD
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.
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.
What if you don't respond?
Brain Physics
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.
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.
Restoring brain signaling function
Brain Physics
Antidepressants are commonly used in OCD treatments when they target the same underlying protein, the brain signaling molecule serotonin.
Are medications right for children?
OC Foundation
Discusses OCD medications available and special considerations involved in treating children.
symptoms
Diagnosing OCD
AAFP
Learn what doctors look for when prescribing OCD medications. Includes a detailed discussion of symptoms.
self-help
Ask questions
UOCD
A discussion of OCD medication options available that stresses the importance of playing an active part in your own treatment by staying informed.
Medications and weight gain
Organized Chaos
Discusses weight gain, a potential side affect of OCD medications and how to manage it. Includes a bit of biology about the drugs.
Combining approaches
Help Guide
A frank discussion of OCD medications, this article suggests that a combination of medications and behavioral therapy might offer the best option.
risks
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.
causes
Targeting serotonin
Massachusetts General Hospital
This detailed article describes the benefits and limits of commonly prescribed OCD medications. Includes a discussion of behavioral therapy.
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.


