Posted by jujube on December 28, 2004, at 18:28:58
In reply to Best SSRI for OCD? Need help for relative...., posted by jerrympls on December 28, 2004, at 17:56:11
Hi Jerry!
I am by no means an expert on meds for OCD, but I have heard that Luvox is supposed to be a good one for OCD. If your brother was willing to try a TCA, I have read that Anafranil is supposed to be the gold standard for OCD. I am sure others with more knowledge and experience will provide you with more suggestions.
BTW, how are you doing? Did you manage to get home to spend Christmas with your family? If so, I hope you had a nice time. It is nice of you to try to help your brother. Hope you are hanging in there.
Take care Jerry, and be good to yourself.
Tamara
> HI all-
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> My brother has OCD and has for 15 years but never got treatment. His symptoms are obessive thinking, anxiety, ritualistic behaviors (turning the lights on and off a certain number of times, etc). He called the other day and said that he's sick of having to do all these behaviors, that they interfere with his life tremendously and wants to start a medication. He talks to his doctor tomorrow and I suggested LUVOX. I know all SSRIs work the same - but are any more effective for OCD than others?
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> Thanks much
> Jerry
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