koan1
- Date posted
- 5y ago
InjapanInjapan
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I took zoloft (sertraline) 150mg per day for approx 4 years. This would generally be seen as a high dose of zoloft but not for OCD suffers; my Dr said up to 200mg would be appropriate for OCD. I completed Exposure Response Prevention therapy with an OCD specialist over the course of approx the first 2 years of zoloft. I'm now very well and have minimal symptoms that do not bother me. i'm off zoloft having tapered down very slowly and i am better than ever. Good luck ?
taliagtaliag
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I’ve been on luvox for my ocd and it seems to have been the best fit for me! I’m also taking lamotrigine (sorry if spelling is wrong).
koan1koan1
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I use zoloft and clomipramine, but I heard that luvox is excellent and I would like to use it. What are your experiences with luvox
taliagtaliag
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I’m supposed to start clomipramine in addition to my other medication, substituting it for the seroquel i take as needed to help me sleep or if i feel a panic/rage attack arising. I’ve been too afraid to start it though, what is your experience with it? And I began luvox about 4 years ago and it seems to quiet down my ocd the most as it really takes the edge off for me. I notice a negative difference if i dont take it. I have been in therapy on and off as well, I find that with the combination of therapy and my meds I see the most improvement in myself and DEFINITELY feel better overall. Hope this helps!
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