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What medications have helped your OCD? Looking for recommendations.
what medications have helped your guys ocd ?
i’m looking to get on medication so i was just wondering
what medications have helped your guys ocd ?
i’m looking to get on medication so i was just wondering
Hi, I’m currently on Prozac and I just started so I haven’t felt any changes in my ocd yet but Prozac is supposed to be very effective and so is Zoloft. So I would recommend those two for OCD and anxiety.
I am on 200 mg of setralin it helps!🫶
I’ve taken fluoxetine (Prozac) for the past 8 years and it worked absolute wonders for me. I just recently switched to sertraline (Zoloft) which I’ve heard can be really effective for people as well. Medications are very tricky and work different for everyone though, so one that works for me or someone else may not work well for you or vice versa. Don’t be afraid to try a few different things until you find what works best for you!
What sucks is a lot of people feel like they don't have time cause a lot of people start this stuff when they hit rock bottom.
@LilacPetal Out of interest why did you switch to sertraline?
I’m on Fluoxetine. Several times I’ve stopped taking it and regret doing so. Each time I say I’ll never do that again…. Maybe this time I actually won’t. The first few weeks are hard on it I find, I think it makes me worse at first but it’s hard to know for sure if that’s true or it would have been that way anyway and then gradually I improve
Hi! I’d recommend (if you’re comfortable with that) do consult a therapist or doctor! Usually they can guide you, and help figure out what medication is best for you. Also, don’t get discouraged when meds don’t work instantly, you might need a different one, or give it some time to work. Hope this helps!
Did Prozac and Zoloft cause weight gain? Has anyone tried Luvox?
Tried all.... nothing for me unfortunately, but everyone is different
Everyone’s chemistry is different so what works for one person may not for another. The best way to go about it is just to talk to a doctor, try what they recommend, and keep notes about any side effects and how you feel so you can share it with them. If it’s not helping, you try a different one and repeat.
Zoloft was life changing for me 8 years ago, but I have a sense that it is loosing its effectiveness
Duloxetine. It has helped a lot but as others say it really depends on your body/brain chemistry. Prozac didn't work for me.
Effexor
What about Luvox?
I’m really hesitating about taking medication, I’ve always been scared of medication used for mental health but my psychiatrist considers that I would benefit from these pills and that they will make my recovery easier. Can you please share your experiences with ocd medication? Has it been helpful? Did it give you some sort of addiction? Secondary effects? Thank you 🙏🏼
Hey all! My therapist recently recommended that I ask my psych about Prozac for my OCD. I was wondering what are some common medications you guys have been on? I know it’s always a mixed bag but I just wanted some perspective. Thank you!
hey, do you take meds? if yes, can you tell me your experiences? what do you take, how long did it take for showing effects, how is your ocd doing since? i’m thinking about taking meds, but i am so concerned about feeling worse once i stop taking them (i would also do erp therapy)
Hey, I’m here to ask if anyone is comfortable with sharing, how has medication helped with OCD? How does the medication make you feel / does it make you feel disconnected in any kind of way? Or has it improved your life significantly? Thanks!
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