Posted by Dinah on November 26, 2003, at 15:10:41
In reply to HELP! Need info on Celexa and OCD fast!, posted by Janelle on November 26, 2003, at 13:21:04
Janelle, I don't think there's anything specific about Luvox for OCD. It was approved for it because the manufacturer went for FDA approval of it, rather than depression, probably thinking the market was saturated with antidepressants.
Each of the SSRI's has a slightly different effect, and it's possible that Luvox might work better with some people for OCD, but by no means certain. The thing that works is the SSRI effect, and they all have those. I do think Luvox is one of the least activating SSRI's, if I'm correct, and that's why I liked it.
Do you have a therapist? My understanding is that the best results on OCD are obtained with a combination of SSRI and CBT therapy, or anafranil and CBT therapy. Once I calmed down a bit with the SSRI, the CBT did more to help my OCD than did anything.
Are there enough intials spread through there? :))
poster:Dinah
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