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Lexapro for ocd
I take 10mg for ocd anyone else on lexapro for ocd ? & if so what mg? Is it helping you?
I take 10mg for ocd anyone else on lexapro for ocd ? & if so what mg? Is it helping you?
Lexapro 10mg is a very low dose. Everyone is different but for me I didn’t see a therapeutic effect until 20mg. I’ve fluctuated between 20mg-30mg over the last few years and it has brought a good amount of relief. Good luck.
I started with 10 but had to bump up
Before I was diagnosed with OCD, I was diagnosed with just plain ol generalized anxiety and they prescribed me Lexapro- 10 mg. For me personally it made my thoughts run more wildly, so i discontinued use
Is it working for u? I’m scared to raise my dose bc of side effects lol
@drejones1994 Yes but I did have to bump up because I don’t think 10mg was the dosage for me. I think lexapro is amazing at calming, I have less intrusive thoughts but I still get them sometimes
Oh wow if u don’t mind me asking what do u take now? I was gonna try Prozac
@drejones1994 Once I started NOCD I decided to go the non medication route. I was on hydroxyzine for my panic attacks and lexapro for me anxiety. Once I started therapy- I do ERP now when I’m not regulated
Yeah my psychiatrist said 10mg is a really low dose. Also, I think I’m gonna up my dose. Good luck 2 u also
I just got diagnosed with ocd and she suggested I think about taking lexapro for it. Has anybody tried that and does it help at all?
Hi everyone, I’m new to the community. I was diagnosed with OCD just a couple of months ago and have been doing some reading and other research to try and understand the disorder. With this, I have been actively seeing a great therapist who has been helpful to build tools to deal with my intrusive thoughts ( contamination OCD is my worst theme). Do help learn to deal with the compulsions, I start on Sertraline or “Zoloft” I believe since November 2024. Currently I’m on 50mg and have been doing this for just over a month. My question for those who are also taking Sertraline and it has been successful, how do you know it has really provided a benefit and how long did it take to get there? I sometimes feel the medication works, and sometimes I feel it doesn’t (maybe that’s my OCD trying to mess with things). Thanks!
Can people please share their experiences on very low dose medications for their OCD? Maybe ones that have worked well with little side effects? Anything is helpful & thank you
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