Posted by R.Anne on October 16, 2000, at 19:06:05
In reply to OCD medications?, posted by rogdog on October 12, 2000, at 12:31:15
I have severe OCD and 20 mg. paxil works for me once at bedtime. They are finding now that lower doses work, too, for some people. I cannot take the high doses because I get too sedated. I would try the ssri's before the neuroleptics because they are safer for one thing. That is my opinion anyways. I have taken the neuroleptics too and had muscular and joint problems and just felt like I didn't care about much. They decreased my ambition, in other words, even at a low dose. The medicine is not a complete cure and so I read the book called Stop Obsessing: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions by Foa and Wilson. There were some tips in there that I found useful. The book also gives us a lot of hope to recover! Good luck.
> I am wondering if there is anyone who has had any luck with medication,for treating ocd symptoms? I have unwanted, disturbing thoughts that i just cant get rid of . my doctor has put me on luvox which has made it worse(more anxiety) he had talked about a neuroleptic? but i dont know how safe they are. I am still waiting for a reply from a doctor about some amisulpiride. any help or suggestions would be great! rog
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