Posted by yxibow on September 18, 2008, at 6:00:40
In reply to Re: Is Luvox really better for OCD?, posted by Phillipa on September 18, 2008, at 1:05:40
Personally -- yes. Nothing will eliminate OCD -- I'm not sure what variety you have, or was there a previous posting, I forget ? Because OCD is a biochemical imbalance that waxes and wanes for life.
Luvox was only pulled off the market and made generic perhaps because of bad sales, but I think because of bad press over Columbine.
It can be dosed up to even 450 if you can stand that, but the minimum dose for relief is always best.
Yes, Anafranil is a "gold standard" but not used much any more because of the side effects of TCAs, which are plentiful. For some still, it works for them best.
The best combination though is behavioural therapy and medication, or even behavioural therapy alone. What you learn from that can help you with future episodes in life.
I was hospitalised in the early days of OCD research and I never took medication, I had handwashing and showers up to 7 hours.
Eventually things have gone to the background though my current "medical orphan" disorder which I have never dreamed of encountering in life and is a mystery, has OC components in it as well.
-- tidings
Jay
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