Posted by Yogi on February 7, 2004, at 6:16:14
In reply to Re: Anyone happy with Lexapro for OCD?, posted by JACEY on February 5, 2004, at 15:41:19
Hi Jacey, I've had OCD for at least 33 years. I tried Paxil and Zoloft and the side effects of both were terrible and they did not help my OCD. I took Prozac 20 mg for many years and it helped me tremendously. I called it a Miracle drug. Notice I say, helped not cured. Then a few years back when my prozac got switched to generic, I noticed a difference. Although, I'm told by many that there is no significant differences in a generic drug, I beg to differ. I did have problems with the generic Prozac. It still helped my OCD though. I quit everything last October just to see how I'd be without anything. That was a big mistake. I've tried several natural alternatives and nothing is helping so far. My doctor prescribed Lexapro and I'm scared to take it. I've read a lot about it on this site. Some things are very positive but a lot of the information doesn't sound so good. It sounds all to familiar to the horrible things I experienced with Zoloft and Paxil. I'm considering one last natural treatment. That is St. Johns Wort. If it doesn't work, I'll probably go back on real Prozac and never quit. Good luck to you and your hubby. OCD is really tough. My heart goes out to others who suffer. I've read of so many people that suffer with OCD and other depressions and illnesses associated with chemical imbalances. I just wish everyone could be cured.
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