Posted by Chairman_MAO on February 9, 2004, at 8:13:27
In reply to BEST MED TO AUGMENT WITH AN SSRI FOR OCD?, posted by krybrahaha on February 9, 2004, at 2:02:17
The first-line med to augment an SSRI for OCD is clonazepam, 1-6mg/day. Low-dose atypical antipsychotics can be used; I believe the one with the most evidence backing it is Zyprexa. Try 2.5-10mg/day for that one. Amisulpride, risperidone, quetiapine, and others might work too.
This may sound crazy, but I'd be willing to bet that AMPHETAMINE could work wonders--and there are studies to back me up. _NOT_ ritalin, but adderall/dexedrine/desoxyn. So can opioids, even given only a few times per week. But good luck getting this treatment unless you've failed all else AND have a compassionate doctor who prefers to meet with you over a drink while asking you for his opinion on his book, "101 Ways to Say "Bugger Off" to a DEA Agent"
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