Username: Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Prescribed meds today

I was prescribed Fluvoxamine today. I hope it works. At first she wanted to put me on Wellbutrin, as it’s a much easier medication to tolerate. But I told her I had done research in Fluvoxamine since it’s specifically made to treat OCD. She scared me when she said it’s not prescribed as often because of the side effects. She called it a “harder drug.” I didn’t really like hearing that. We had it filled anyway but now I’m just scared to take it because of course I’ve been online reading negative reviews. Hope I didn’t make a mistake. Maybe I should have stuck with the Wellbutrin.

Username: dan_stardan_star

Date posted: 1y ago

Wellbutrin is typically not for ocd. It's mainly used for depression and yes it has less side effects but if its not going to help ocd then there's no point of being on it. It can be used in adjunct with an SSRI if you are having sexual side effects to help with that but doesn't always help.

Username: Tee10Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@dan_star Good point

Username: makeupandchinchillasmakeupandchi...

Date posted: 1y ago

Did she diagnose you with ocd or just anxiety? You were smart to advocate for ocd treatment

Username: Tee10Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@makeupandchinchillas Thank you. NOCD diagnosed me with OCD and I relayed that diagnosis to her. I just went to her for medication.

Username: AcceptUncertaintyAcceptUncert...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Remember that medications vary in its effectiveness for each individual no matter which one is prescribed. Reviews online will not determine what the medication will do for you. Only your choice to give it a shot will determine the outcome. This is one of those situations that requires you to accept the uncertainty.

Username: Tee10Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@AcceptUncertainty Yes, it’s so true

Username: Honeyshark Honeyshark

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Yeah, you gotta test it on your brain first to see if it’s right for you.

Username: Valerie123Valerie123

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Hi, I take fluvoxamine and it has helped me tremendously, in combination with ERP. I do have the side effect of sweating at night (which isn't common, but happens, according to my dr). A fan helps. Other than that I personally have had no issues. This med was honestly a life changer for me. Everyone is different though and will react to a medication their own way. It's important to titrate by gradually increasing the dose. It will take some time to see changes if you do take it. Good luck finding what works best for you

Username: Tee10Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@Valerie123 Thank you SO much for your feedback! I have a question: did your doctor start you off on 50 mg or 100 mg for the initial dose

Username: Valerie123Valerie123

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@Tee10 Started at 50 and slowly increased to 200

Username: Tee10Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@Valerie123 She wants to start me on 100 for the first month. I feel more comfortable staring at 50.

Username: Valerie123Valerie123

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@Tee10 Maybe ask about that? If you have the kind of tablets that are scored, you could ask if you could cut them in half maybe

Username: Tee10Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@Valerie123 Yeah I’ll definitely ask

Username: megbrown4megbrown4

Date posted: 1y ago

I took fluvoxamine for several months last year and it honestly just didn’t help me at all. It didn’t make things worse or cause any bad side effects, it was just nothing. Ive been on numerous medications over the last 2 years and the one I’m currently on, which is also for OCD, has been the most helpful of them all so far, even though it’s not very much. It’s called anafranil. We’ve discovered I’m pretty resistant to most medications which has been a pain. That, or some medications made me way worse overall. Best wishes for you!

Username: Tee10Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

@megbrown4 Thanks Meg I appreciate your feedback and well wishes. Good luck to you too!

Username: Tee10Tee10

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

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Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 1y ago

Medication

Anyone tried Fluvoxamine for their OCD??

Username: overthinker1234

Date posted: 1y ago

Medicine

Guys I’ve been very hesitant about getting on meds but my OCD thinking has gotten really bad. So I decided to just get fluoxetine and start it. But my reservations about meds is carrying over into my ocd and i’m scared when I take the medicine i’m going to start freaking out due to “placebo” in a way. Like i am going to start getting symptoms or freaking out and wanting to throw up the meds or something idk

Username: Jlinds

Date posted: 46w ago

Hi friends! MED question!

For the last 13 years I've been told I have a severe panic disorder, along with every other anxiety disorder in the book, and while I definitely do, No meds have ever helped & after seeing many therapists/psychiatrists, etc, I'm finally seeing one that, withing minutes, asked me if anyone has every tried to treat my OCD first, instead of the panic & anxiety...... Up until that point, I was unaware I had OCD. After more sessions with the Dr, & my own at home research, I could cry. Every weird "quirk" I have, they way I think, what I was always told was hypochondria......it's all OCD. I'm baffled. Anyway, my doctor wants me to try a medication called Luvox (Fluvoxamine). From what I'm reading, it's a pretty common med for OCD. I'm also, however, reading that it can interact with just about everything. I'm not a huge fan of taking daily medications. But, if it could potentially make me feel better, I'll absolutely give it a shot. So my question is, if you've taken this, has it helped? Is there anything I should be aware of? Good things? Bad things? I've googled, but I'd rather hear feedback from actual people who've taken it. Sorry I'm ranting and this is so long, this is a new journey for me, and I'm a little nervous!

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